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Colorful fajitas sizzling in a slow cooker with vibrant peppers, onions, and seasoned chicken slices, ready to serve as a weeknight dinner.

Effortless Slow Cooker Fajitas: Your New Weeknight Favorite

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Effortless Slow Cooker Fajitas are the perfect weeknight dinner, combining bold flavors with minimal effort. Made with tender chicken, colorful peppers, and savory spices, this crockpot fajitas recipe is quick to prepare and easy to customize, making it an ideal solution for busy evenings. Experience juicy, flavorful meat and perfectly cooked vegetables with our simple, flavorful fajitas that everyone will love.

  • Total Time: At least 15 minutes prep + 4–6 hours cook
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless chicken breasts or thighs https://cookadia.com/tag/chicken/
  • 3 large bell peppers (assorted colors), sliced
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Small flour or corn tortillas for serving

Instructions

  1. Start by trimming excess fat from the chicken, then season it with chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. This creates a flavorful base for your fajitas.
  2. For added depth of flavor, quickly sear the seasoned chicken in a hot skillet with a little olive oil until golden brown on both sides. This step is optional but highly recommended. Learn more about slow-cooker meatballs for other effortless dishes.
  3. Place the chicken in the slow cooker. Add sliced peppers, onions, minced garlic, and a drizzle of olive oil. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the ingredients for a citrus punch.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 4–6 hours or on high for 2–3 hours. The chicken should be tender and easy to shred.
  5. Once cooked, shred the chicken using two forks directly in the slow cooker for easy serving. Mix everything well so the flavors combine beautifully.
  6. Warm your tortillas and serve the shredded chicken and veggie mixture with your favorite toppings like sour cream, cheese, or fresh cilantro. For more dinner inspiration, check out more dinner recipes.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add sliced jalapeños or hot sauce before serving.
  • Adjust spice levels by increasing or decreasing the chili powder and pepper.
  • To make it dairy-free, skip toppings like sour cream or cheese.
  • Author: Emma Bloomfield
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4–6 hours on low / 2–3 hours on high
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free tortillas)

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 fajita wrap
  • Calories: 350 kcal Kcal
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 520 mg
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 40 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Cholesterol: 75 mg

Find it online: https://cookadia.com/effortless-slow-cooker-fajitas-your-new-weeknight-favorite/