Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas
Slow cooker chicken fajitas are on repeat in our house. With simple ingredients, zero babysitting, and a major flavor payoff, this is one of those easy dinner recipes that checks every box.
Equipment
- 1 Slow Cooker
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 3 whole Bell peppers red, yellow, green, sliced
- 1/2 Yellow onion thinly sliced
- 1 pkg Fajita seasoning
- 1 tsp Chili powder
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1.5 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- Salt + pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl mix fajita seasoning with oil to create a marinade
- In a medium bowl, combine the chicken breast and the fajita seasoning ensuring the chicken is well coated
- Place half of the sliced peppers and onions on the bottom of the slow cooker
- Add chicken on top and lime juice
- Top with the remaining bell peppers and onions
- Cover and cook on low heat for 6–8 hours or on high heat for 3–4 hours, until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165ºF
- Remove chicken, shred or slice, then return to the pot to soak up that flavorful fajita mixture