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Colorful plate of crockpot fajitas featuring tender sliced grilled chicken and vibrant bell peppers and onions in a warm tortilla, garnished with fresh herbs, with a rustic wooden background and melted cheese.

Simple Crockpot Fajitas for Flavorful Weeknights

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A hassle-free crockpot fajitas recipe that delivers tender, flavorful chicken with colorful peppers and onions, all cooked to perfection in your slow cooker.

  • Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless chicken breasts or thighs, sliced
  • 2 bell peppers, sliced (red, yellow, green)
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 8 small flour tortillas
  • Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, cilantro, lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté sliced chicken until browned, about 5 minutes.
  2. In the crockpot, combine sautéed chicken, sliced peppers and onions, garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  3. Cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours until vegetables are tender and chicken is cooked through.
  4. Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
  5. Serve the chicken and vegetable mixture in tortillas, topped with cheese, sour cream, cilantro, and lime as desired.

Notes

  • Adjust spice levels to taste by adding more or less chili powder and pepper.
  • For extra flavor, add sliced jalapenos or a splash of lime juice during cooking.
  • Use pre-sliced peppers and onions for quicker preparation.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4-6 hours
  • Method: Slow Cooker, Sauté, Assembly
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Easy, Kid-Friendly

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 fajita
  • Calories: 320 Kcal
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 650mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg