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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.
Course Main Dish, slow cooker main dish
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 176kcal
Author Leigh Anne Wilkes

Equipment

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 with two forks or cut into strips 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.

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Notes

  1. Use smoked paprika, not regular paprika This is key to getting that deep, smoky flavor. Regular paprika just won’t give you the same result.
  2. Don’t skip the liquid smoke A little goes a long way, but it makes a big difference in creating that “grilled” flavor right in your slow cooker.
  3. Slice peppers and onions evenly Keeping them uniform in size helps them cook evenly and keeps the texture just right—not too mushy.
  4. Don’t overcook the chicken Chicken can dry out if cooked too long. Check it on the earlier side and shred it once it’s tender.
  5. Warm your tortillas A quick warm-up in a skillet or microwave makes a big difference in taste and texture.
  6. Customize the heat level Add chili powder, jalapeños, or red pepper flakes if you like a little extra kick.
  7. Serve with your favorite toppings Think sour cream, guacamole, cheese, or fresh lime juice to take these fajitas over the top.

Nutrition

Calories: 176kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 975mg | Potassium: 558mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 1345IU | Vitamin C: 44.3mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 2.4mg