Description
This Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas recipe offers a hands-off approach to making flavorful and tender chicken fajitas. Using a slow cooker, the chicken is cooked with fire-roasted tomatoes, green chiles, bell peppers, onions, and taco seasoning, resulting in a delicious, easy-to-prepare meal perfect for gatherings or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Vegetables
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 10 ounces Rotel fire roasted tomatoes & green chiles
- 3 medium bell peppers (sliced, divided)
- 1 medium white onion (sliced, divided)
Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
Serving/Optional Toppings
- Fajita sized tortillas
- Sour Cream
- Shredded Cheese
- Guacamole or avocado slices
- Pico de gallo
- Lime wedges
- Cilantro
- Salsa
Instructions
- Prepare the Slow Cooker Base: Add the 10 ounces of Rotel fire roasted tomatoes & green chiles into the basin of a 6-quart slow cooker, spreading evenly as the flavorful liquid base.
- Add Half the Vegetables: Place half of the sliced bell peppers and half of the sliced white onion over the tomatoes in the slow cooker, distributing them evenly.
- Layer the Chicken: Trim any excess fat from the chicken breasts and lay them on top of the vegetables inside the slow cooker in a single layer to ensure even cooking.
- Season the Chicken: Sprinkle half of the 2 tablespoons of taco seasoning evenly over the chicken breasts to infuse flavor into the meat.
- Add Remaining Vegetables and Seasoning: Top the chicken breasts with the remaining bell peppers and onions, then sprinkle the remaining taco seasoning evenly over the top layer.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook either on LOW for 4-6 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, allowing the chicken and vegetables to cook slowly and absorb all the spices.
- Slice the Chicken: When the cooking time is complete, carefully remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and slice them into thin strips suitable for fajitas.
- Combine Chicken and Vegetables: Drain most of the liquid from the slow cooker to avoid sogginess, then return the sliced chicken strips back into the slow cooker to toss and mix together thoroughly with the cooked peppers and onions.
- Serve: Assemble fajitas by placing the chicken and vegetable mixture into fajita-sized tortillas, topping with preferred garnishes such as sour cream, shredded cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo, cilantro, lime wedges, and salsa for a vibrant, customizable meal.
Notes
- Cooking time may vary depending on your slow cooker model; check chicken for doneness before removing.
- For a spicier dish, add extra diced jalapeños or hot sauce to the slow cooker.
- Use corn tortillas for a gluten-free option.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.
- To reduce calories, opt for low-fat sour cream or skip cheese toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 to 6 hours on LOW or 3 to 4 hours on HIGH
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Keywords: chicken fajitas, slow cooker fajitas, easy chicken fajitas, slow cooker recipes, Mexican chicken, taco seasoning, healthy fajitas
