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Easy crockpot fajitas

Easy crockpot fajitas


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  • Author: Mery Johnston
  • Total Time: 6 hours
  • Yield: 46 servings 1x

Description

Juicy, flavor-packed easy Crockpot fajitas made with tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, and zesty Tex-Mex spices. Perfect for busy weeknights.


Ingredients

Scale

23 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or beef strips)

1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced

1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced

1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced

1 medium red onion, thinly sliced

2 teaspoons chili powder

1 teaspoon cumin

1 teaspoon paprika

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup chicken broth or water

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Optional: chopped cilantro, tortillas, rice, shredded cheese, sour cream for serving


Instructions

1. Wash and slice all the bell peppers and onion.

2. Trim and pat dry the chicken breasts or beef strips.

3. Combine all spices in a small bowl to make the seasoning mix.

4. Rub half of the spice blend onto the meat.

5. Place the meat into the Crockpot.

6. Top with sliced onions and peppers.

7. Sprinkle the rest of the spices on top.

8. Pour in chicken broth and lime juice.

9. Cover and cook on low for 5–6 hours or high for 3–4 hours.

10. Shred the meat with forks and mix with veggies.

Notes

Layer vegetables on top to avoid sogginess.

Don’t skip lime juice—it brightens the dish.

Refrigerate leftovers up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 hours
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 fajita bowl
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 530mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 27g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg