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Tender and full of flavor, these slow cooker chicken fajitas will be a hit with everyone in your family.
Mexican food is a staple around our house. This slow cooker chicken fajitas is definitely a family favorite.
This recipe uses smoked paprika and liquid smoke so the meat tastes just like you cooked it on the smoky grill! There really is a difference between just plain old paprika and smoked paprika so pick yourself up some the next time you are at the store!
Ingredients Needed
- Chicken Breasts, boneless and skinless
- Orange Juice
- Lime Juice
- Brown Sugar
- Spices – Chili Powder, Cumin, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Smoked Paprika, Oregano, Salt and Pepper.
- Tomato Paste
- Dijon Mustard
- Worcestershire Sauce
- Liquid Smoke
- Diced Tomatoes
- Green Chilies
- Onion
- Bell Peppers, red, yellow and green.
How to Make Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas
- Place chicken in bottom of slow cooker.
- Mix together juice, sugar, tomatoes, onion, green chilies, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, spices and liquid smoke.
- Pour mixture in slow cooker over chicken.
- Cook on high for 3 hours or on low for 5-6 hours or until chicken is tender enough to shred.
- Remove chicken from cooker and shred.
- Return shredded chicken to slow cooker.
- Add sliced peppers on top and cook on high until the peppers reached the desired tenderness. About 30-45 minutes
Pair This With:
- Homemade Flour Tortillas
- Corn Tortillas
- Mexican Rice
- Cafe Rio Beans
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Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas
Tender and full of flavor, these slow cooker chicken fajitas will be a hit with everyone in your family.
Prep:15 minutes
Cook:3 hours
Total:3 hours 15 minutes
Ingredients
- 4 skinless boneless chicken breasts
- 3 Tbsp orange juice
- 2 Tbsp lime juice
- 4 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 3 Tbsp tomato paste
- 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp liquid smoke
- 1 15 oz. can diced tomatoes
- 1 4 oz. can green chilies
- 1 onion thinly sliced
- 1 red pepper yellow pepper and green pepper, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Place chicken in bottom of slow cooker.
- Mix together all remaining ingredients except for peppers.
- Pour over chicken.
- Cook on high for 3 hours or on low for 5-6 hours or until chicken is tender enough to shred.
- Remove chicken from cooker and shred and then return to slow cooker. Place sliced peppers on top and cook on high for 30-45 minutes or until the peppers reached the desired tenderness.
Nutrition Facts:
Calories: 176kcal (9%) Carbohydrates: 20g (7%) Protein: 16g (32%) Fat: 3g (5%) Cholesterol: 71mg (24%) Sodium: 975mg (42%) Potassium: 558mg (16%) Fiber: 3g (13%) Sugar: 14g (16%) Vitamin A: 1345IU (27%) Vitamin C: 44.3mg (54%) Calcium: 54mg (5%) Iron: 2.4mg (13%)
Cara Menzio Miles says
This is probably my favorite recipe of yours. If pressed for time, could this be done in the instapot? Thank you!
Kristie says
Can I use frozen chicken with this? Also, I have a 6 qrt crock pot. Will this make enough for two people plus left overs?
Leigh Anne says
Kristie, Sure you can, it just may take a bit longer to cook. You will have oodles!
Susan says
Hi Leigh Anne! I made this for dinner tonight….it was A-MAZING!!!! I served the fajitas topped with black beans and corn, a little Mexican blend cheese, and some cilantro….definitely a keeper!! Thanks!!
Leigh Anne says
Susan, I LOVE hearing that!! So glad you enjoyed it as much as we did.
lauren says
Theeeeese look amazing. I’ll be making these soon!
Tiffany says
I love March Madness and these chicken fajitas will be perfect to eat while watching the games!