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Home / Latest Posts / Recipes / Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas

Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas

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By: Leigh Anne WilkesPosted: 3/23/20Updated: 5/02/24

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chicken fajitas with peppers

Tender and full of flavor, these slow cooker chicken fajitas will be a hit with everyone in your family.

slow cooker chicken fajitas

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!

slow cooker fajitas

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.
chicken fajita recipe slow cooker

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
slow cooker fajita recipe

Pair This With:

  • Homemade Flour Tortillas
  • Corn Tortillas
  • Mexican Rice
  • Cafe Rio Beans
easy slow cooker chicken fajitas

Check our more of my favorite slow cooker recipes:

  • Mexican Shredded Chicken
  • Slow Cooker Beef Brisket Tacos
  • Slow Cooker Pork Shoret Ribs

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4.67 from 3 votes

Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas

Recipe From: Leigh Anne Wilkes
Tender and full of flavor, these slow cooker chicken fajitas will be a hit with everyone in your family.
serves: 6 servings
Prep:15 minutes minutes
Cook:3 hours hours
Total:3 hours hours 15 minutes minutes
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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%)
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only. Read full disclosure here.
Course:Main Dish, slow cooker main dish
Cuisine:Mexican
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  1. Cara Menzio Miles says

    Posted on 10/25 at 1:10 pm

    This is probably my favorite recipe of yours. If pressed for time, could this be done in the instapot? Thank you!

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  2. Kristie says

    Posted on 4/10 at 9:09 pm

    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?

    Reply
    • Leigh Anne says

      Posted on 4/16 at 5:09 pm

      Kristie, Sure you can, it just may take a bit longer to cook. You will have oodles!

      Reply
  3. Susan says

    Posted on 3/25 at 5:03 pm

    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!!

    Reply
    • Leigh Anne says

      Posted on 3/25 at 5:11 pm

      Susan, I LOVE hearing that!! So glad you enjoyed it as much as we did.

      Reply
  4. lauren says

    Posted on 3/23 at 7:44 am

    Theeeeese look amazing. I’ll be making these soon!

    Reply
  5. Tiffany says

    Posted on 3/23 at 4:52 am

    I love March Madness and these chicken fajitas will be perfect to eat while watching the games!

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