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Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas

These Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas are the seriously one of the best slow cooker recipes that requires little prep and delivers HUGE flavor! They're packed with tons of protein and are perfect for enjoying on tortillas, a salad, in a wrap or by themselves! 

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
6 hrs
Total Time
6 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 220 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1 (16-oz) jar salsa verde or salsa
  • 3 medium bell peppers, sliced (400g) I used red, yellow and green
  • 1 medium yellow onion, sliced (170g)
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 packet fajita seasoning mix
  • 1 lime squeezed
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, freshly chopped optional

Instructions

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  1. Pour half of the salsa into the bottom of the slow cooker. Add half of the sliced peppers and onions on top.
  2. Then add the minced garlic and chicken breasts. Sprinkle the fajita seasoning over top then add the remaining salsa, peppers and onions. Squeeze the lime juice over top.
  3. Cover with a lid and cook on low for 4-6 hours (or high for 2-3 hours) or until veggies are tender and chicken is cooked through.
  4. Once cooked, transfer chicken to a plate or cutting board and shred using two forks. You can shred it as thick or as thin as you wish.
  5. Use a slotted spoon to remove the veggies from the slow cooker and transfer to the plate with the chicken. Discard the remaining liquid.
  6. Toss the shredded chicken and veggies with the cilantro. Taste and add any salt, pepper, lime juice, etc. to taste.
  7. Serve in warmed tortillas with all your favorite toppings and enjoy!

Notes

  • Topping ideas: shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, sour cream/Greek yogurt, salsa, etc!
  • Topping ideas: shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, sour cream/Greek yogurt, salsa, etc!
  • To store: Place any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days. 
  • Time saving tip: This recipe already comes together pretty quickly, but if want even quicker, you can use pre-sliced frozen peppers and onions too. Just note, it might produce a little more liquid but since you're removing the chicken and veggies from the liquid anyways it shouldn't be a problem! 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/6 of fajitas (217g) Calories 220kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 35g (70%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 0.9g (5%) Fiber 2.1g (8%) Sugar 4.4g (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 220

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/6 of fajitas (217g)
Calories 220kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 35g 70%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 0.9g 5%
Fiber 2.1g 8%
Sugar 4.4g 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.