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Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas

This easy chicken fajita dinner recipe is quick, easy, and delicious! The perfect go-to weeknight meal and also freezer friendly! Which means you can prep in advance and have this cooking in no time!
Course Dinner Recipes
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings 4 -6 servings
Calories 366kcal
Author Jesseca

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken breast
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper sliced
  • 1 yellow onion sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon taco or fajita seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 cup salsa

Instructions

  • Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker in a single layer. Sprinkle half of the fajita seasoning evenly over the top.
  • Add the sliced bell peppers, onion, and minced garlic over the chicken. Sprinkle with the remaining fajita seasoning, then pour the lime juice and salsa evenly over the top.
  • Use tongs or a large spoon to gently toss the ingredients so the chicken and vegetables are coated with the seasoning and salsa mixture.
  • Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the peppers are tender. Chicken should easily shred with two forks.
  • Once cooked, shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker and stir to combine everything. Serve warm with tortillas and your favorite toppings like sour cream, avocado, or shredded cheese.

How To Freeze For Later

  • In a large gallon-size freezer bag, combine raw chicken, fajita seasoning, lime juice, and a tablespoon of oil (optional for added moisture). Seal the bag and gently toss to coat the chicken.
  • Add the sliced onions and bell peppers to the bag. Seal tightly, removing as much air as possible to prevent freezer burn.
  • Label with the recipe name and date, then freeze flat. When ready to use, thaw in the fridge overnight and cook as directed above.

Notes

  • Add the peppers and onions the last hour of cooking for a more crisp finish. Adding at the beginning gives you a softer pepper and onion.
  • No fajita seasoning? No problem! Substitute with 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/4 teaspoon each onion and garlic powder.
  • I like to use Trader Joe’s Hatch Chile Salsa, but you can really use any salsa type!
  • We also add mushrooms to this recipe occasionally.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 366kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 447mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g