You might also like Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken Pasta or my easy 3 Ingredient Crockpot Meatballs. Suitable for Gluten-Free diets. Weight Watchers points included. Well folks, the slow cooker is one of my favorite tools for making tasty and healthy family meals with almost no effort at all. And this recipe for crockpot chicken fajitas is one that I reach for on the regular. This dish is super flavorful and so darn simple to make. We’re talking dump all of the ingredients in, press start, and let the slow cooker work its magic. I loooooove knowing that after running a million different directions all day, I’ve got a pot of delicious chicken fajitas all ready to serve. #winningatdinner These frugal chicken fajitas are bursting with Mexican flavor. Serve ’em in up tortillas and add the toppings of your choice. Plus this recipe is easy to double (or even triple) this recipe, so why not make it as part of your weekly meal prep routine?
Why You’ll Love It
Frugal – Made with budget-friendly little chicken goes a long way with this recipe. Feeds a Crowd – just the thing for potlucks, game day gatherings, parties, and family feasts.Dump and Start – Simply toss all of the ingredients into the crockpot, start it, and walk away. Dinner will be ready when you are!
Tools Needed
An awesome slow cooker.Measuring cups and spoons.A mixing spatula.The best ever sea salt flakes.
Ready to learn how to make this? Then gather up those ingredients and I will show you…..
Ingredient Notes
Chicken – This recipe used skinless boneless chicken breast which are shredded. Use skin on breasts if you prefer.Vegetables – You need bell peppers and onions for the veggies. Feel free to use which ever colour peppers and colour onion you like. Seasoning – you can use a homemade version of seasoning like Taco Seasoning, this Fajita Seasoning or a store bought version to make life easier.Tomatoes – I used crushed tomatoes but you can use diced or salsa instead.Heat – optional you can add hot sauce.
How To Make Crockpot Chicken Fajitas
Get the complete ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.
Add all of the ingredients to your slow cooker insert.Place the lid on, and cook for 3 – 4 hours (I recommend 3 1/2 hours) on high or 6 – 7 hours on low. When done, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and gently stir to combine with the rest of the ingredients.Serve with tortillas and the toppings of your choice.
Recipe Tips
If you like your bell peppers with some crunch, wait to add the bell peppers 30 minutes to an hour before the end of cooking.Cook for a shorter amount of time if you prefer to have chicken you can slice instead of shred.Place the cooked chicken in a bowl and use a hand mixer to easily shred.Instead of tortillas, serve this over rice or stuffed into baked potatoes.
Recipe Variations
You can serve these as is and they taste great. Try these tips to make them fantastic…
Swap the meat – use chicken thighs, turkey breast, or pork.Spice it up – add more hot sauce, add some diced jalapeños, or use poblaño peppers in place of the bell pepper.Add toppings – serve with shredded cheese, guacamole, sour cream, diced tomato, lime, fresh-made pico de gallo, Mexican rice, quinoa, black beans, or corn.
Homemade Fajita Seasoning Mix
Fajita seasoning mix is a blend of paprika, cumin, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and oregano that you can easily mix together and store in airtight spice jars or mason jars in your pantry. Check out this easy homemade Fajita seasoning mix recipe which is a good baseline for you to use. This fajita seasoning mix is super easy to adapt and change as you see fit. Start with 1 to 2 teaspoons of the fajita spice in each recipe and you can always add more to taste.
Meal Prep and Prep Ahead
This Chicken Fajita recipe is perfect for prepping ahead.
Prep Ahead – Dump all the ingredients into the bowl of the slow cooker the night before. Store it inside the fridge and then set it to cook the next morning.Store – You can store leftover cooked meat in an airtight container inside the fridge for 3-5 days.Freeze – Use this recipe as an awesome freezer meal prep solution. Yeap, simply cook in this recipe in advance, cool and then freeze in Ziploc bags to thaw and cook when needed. Thaw the bag overnight in the refrigerator, then dump everything in the crockpot and set to cook the next morning.
FAQS
Can I Make This in My Instant Pot?
Yeap, you can make these Instant Pot style. Check out this easy and delicious Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas recipe!
Can I Use Frozen Chicken?
When cooking chicken in the crockpot it is much safer to use thawed chicken so we recommend that you do not use frozen chicken.
Serving Suggestions
Instant Pot Mexican Rice.Homemade Black Beans.Strawberry Margaritas.
More Slow Cooker Recipes
Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken Pasta.Crockpot Breakfast Casserole.3 Ingredient Slow Cooker Meatballs.Slow Cooker Whole Chicken.Korean Slow Cooker Short Ribs.Crockpot Tomato Soup.
Weight Watchers Points
There is just 1 Blue Plan SmartPoint in a serving of this without the wraps. Thank you for reading my Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas Recipe post. And please come visit again as I continue to slice, dice, and dream up affordable Air Fryer recipes, Instant Pot Recipes, Southern Recipes, and more. Thanks for supporting Recipes from a Pantry, food blog.
