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Home / Latest Posts / Recipes / Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas

Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas

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By: Leigh Anne WilkesPosted: 3/23/18Updated: 1/24/22

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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.

Some other favorite Mexican dishes to make in the slow cooker include Mexican Shredded Chicken, Slow Cooker Beef Brisket Tacos and Slow Cooker Pork Adovada.

slow cooker chicken fajitas

I’ve been experimenting with some new recipes to share with you and today I’ve got another slow cooker winner!  Mexican food is a staple around here at our house.  It is one of our favorite types of food to make at home and one of our favorite take out and eat out foods too!  Today’s recipe for slow cooker chicken fajitas is definitely a winner!

slow cooker fajitas

This recipe uses smoked paprika (one of my favorites) 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 next time you are at the store!

chicken fajita recipe slow cooker

How to Make Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas

Add the chicken to your slow cooker with a mixture of orange juice, lime juice, sugar, onions and a lot of yummy spices! Cook on hight for 3 hours or low for 5-6 hours until it is tender enough to shred.  Once shreded, add sliced green, red and yellow peppers into the crockpot with the meat and cook for another 30-40 minutes.  Once the peppers reach the desired softness, the fajitas are ready to serve!

slow cooker fajita recipe

Serve it with your favorite tortilla.  They are extra delicious on my homemade flour tortillas.  Serve them with corn tortillas if you want a glutten free option.  Or for a low carb option, skip the tortillas altogether!

easy slow cooker chicken fajitas

I love to serve Mexican Rice and Cafe Rio Beans  with my chicken fajitas.  They make the perfect side dish!  Just garnish your slow cooker chicken fajitas with a few lime slices and some fresh cilantro.  Or serve with sour cream, guacamole, and shredded cheese for a build your own fajita bar.  This is one you will definitely be adding to your regular dinner rotation.

Chicken Fajita Crockpot Recipe

4.5 from 2 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
Cook:3 hours
Total:3 hours 15 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. 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?

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    • 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
  2. 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
  3. lauren says

    Posted on 3/23 at 7:44 am

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

    Reply
  4. 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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