Simple Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas
My slow cooker chicken fajitas are wholesome, simple, and full of flavor. The homemade fajita seasoning not only creates a flavor that stands out but keeps nasty additives out of the food! These fajitas have become a go-to supper in our house, especially after church. I hope this meal finds a special place in your kitchen! This recipe post includes a video tutorial so you can make it alongside me, step-by-step.
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This recipe is perfect for busy nights or times when you know you’ll be tempted to go out to eat. It’s simple to put together and tastes like you ordered it from a restaurant.
You can make this dish a little spicy by adding jalapenos or poblano peppers. You could also toss in some pineapple to give it a sweet taste.
I hope this recipe helps you save money and eat more food at home, even on busy nights!
Slow Cooker Chicken Fajita Inspiration
During summer months, I use our slow cooker often. It not only frees up time for summer fun but also keeps our house cool.
After a few weeks of our favorite slow cooker dishes last summer, we needed something new. That’s where this fajita recipe came from! It’s been a staple ever since.
Why You’ll Love My Crockpot Chicken Fajita Recipe
- Simple to Make: simple for any night of the week
- Restaurant Quality: tastes like restaurant fajitas
- Easy to double: it’s simple to customize for larger or smaller portions
- Amazing Scent: makes the house smell amazing while it cooks
- Wholesome Ingredients Only: each ingredient is wholesome, no added junk
- Great for Hot Days: not only will it keep you kitchen cool, it’s a light meal perfect for summer
Crockpot Chicken Fajita Ingredients (with notes)
- chicken breast: use boneless, skinless
- bell pepper: I prefer green bell pepper
- onion: use yellow or white onion
- chicken broth: make sure you use low-sodium
Homemade Fajita Seasoning Ingredients
- salt: I like to use sea salt
- ground black pepper: adds flavor
- garlic powder: make sure it’s salt-free
- chili powder: make sure it’s salt-free
- ground cinnamon: creates the iconic fajita flavor
- ground cumin: adds a delicious taste
Helpful Kitchen Tools for Slow Cooker Fajitas
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- slow cooker (this is the one I have, it’s nontoxic. I LOVE IT!)
- cutting board
How to Make Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas
Grease the slow cooker lightly with olive oil or avocado oil (not canola oil).
Rinse bell pepper with water and pat dry with a towel. Cut in half. Store half in an airtight container for another use. Cut the other side into medium-sized chunks. Add to slow cooker.
Slice onion in half. Store half in an airtight container for another use. Dice the other side into medium-sized chunks. Add to slow cooker.
Place the chicken into the slow cooker.
Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, cinnamon, and cumin to a small bowl and mix to combine. Pour over chicken and veggies in slow cooker.
Add chicken broth to slow cooker and stir to evenly mix the seasonings.
Cook for 3 hours on high or 6 hours on low. Avoid opening the slow cooker until cooking time is finished.
When finished cooking, shred the chicken and serve on tortillas of choice with your favorite toppings. Enjoy!
Video Tutorial
Tips to Make Slow Cooker Chicken and Peppers Ahead
To save time, you can chop the onions and peppers ahead of time. Just store them in an airtight container in the fridge.
You can also mix up the fajita seasoning ahead of time and store it in an airtight container.
This way you can just dump and go, no prep work!
How to Serve this Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas Recipe
There are a few ways you can serve slow cooker chicken fajitas. My favorite way is on homemade sourdough tortillas with shredded cheese, hot sauce, and shredded lettuce.
We’ve also used this fajita recipe to make nachos for a different twist. Both were super good. You could also just eat it with a fork and serve with rice.
Make Homemade Tortillas
If you’d like to make homemade soft tortillas, give my sourdough tortilla recipe a try. It’s super simple to make!
If you want to make this recipe but don’t have a sourdough starter, no worries! Grab my free guide so you can make your own starter at home.
How to Store Leftovers
Store leftover fajitas in a glass airtight glass container in the fridge for 2 days. For extended storage and to maintain the best flavor, store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Even if we’re going to eat the leftovers the next day, I store them in the freezer. The flavor is so much better!
Crockpot Chicken Fajitas Recipe FAQ
No, you don’t have to cut your chicken before cooking since it’s in the slow cooker.
Yes it does! Low and slow are key to tender chicken.
Not at all, just toss them in raw.
Some people say no but I do sometimes. Just add 1 hour to the cook time if cooking on high or 2 hours if cooking on low.
Either work well! But if you have the time cook it low and slow.
I recommend making the homemade fajita seasoning in my recipe.
You can use either. Just make a note that ground chicken will cook a little faster.
You can cook them on high for 3 hours or low for 6 hours.
More Slow Cooker Recipes to Try
If you’re looking for more slow cooker recipes, try a few of these:
- Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwiches
- Easy Slow Cooker Pot Roast with Potatoes and Peppers
- Easy Crockpot Stuffed Pepper Soup Recipe
- Crockpot Chicken Enchilada Soup Recipe From Scratch
- Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes (Using a Slow Cooker)
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Recipe
Simple Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 large chicken breast (or 2 small)
- 1/2 green bell pepper
- 1/2 onion (or full small onion)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth (or water)
Fajita Seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder (salt-free)
- 1/2 tsp chili powder (salt-free)
- 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
Instructions
- Grease the slow cooker lightly with olive oil or avocado oil (not canola oil) and add chicken breast.
- Rinse bell pepper with water and pat dry with a towel. Cut in half. Store half in an airtight container for another use. Cut the other side into medium-sized chunks. Add to slow cooker.
- Slice onion in half. Store half in an airtight container for another use. Dice the other side into medium-sized chunks. Add to slow cooker.
- Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, cinnamon, and cumin to a small bowl and mix to combine. Pour over chicken and veggies in slow cooker.
- Add chicken broth to slow cooker and stir to evenly mix the seasonings.
- Cook for 3 hours on high or 6 hours on low. Avoid opening the slow cooker until cooking time is finished.
- When finished cooking, shred the chicken and serve on tortillas of choice with your favorite toppings. Enjoy!
Video
So easy to make and very delicious!!!
Lots of items you can offer to put on these if having guest over and want to make the meat go further. Set out shredded lettuce, sliced avocado, diced tomatoes & grated cheese. Maybe some black beans and jalapeños.
I used the little leftovers I had to make nachos.
So fast and an easy delicious meal second time around.
Love this easy meal
So glad you’re loving these slow cooker chicken fajitas! Such a great meal for guests or easy weeknight meals! Thank you for your 5-star review!