Best Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas – Better Than Takeout

Make the best slow cooker chicken fajitas at home with this easy, customizable recipe. Tender chicken, peppers, and onions cooked to perfection in just 4 hours. Better than takeout and perfect for meal prep. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easiest Crock Pot Beef Stew Recipe Ever and Air Fryer Crispy Parmesan Chicken Cutlets | Extra Crunchy & Easy.

What You'll Need for Best Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas – Better Than Takeout

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 bell peppers, sliced
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 packet (1.27 oz) fajita seasoning mix
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp chili powder
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Juice of 1 lime
• Optional: Tortillas
• Optional: Guacamole
• Optional: Sour cream
• Optional: Shredded cheese
• Optional: Fresh cilantro
• Optional: Lime wedges

How to Make Best Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas – Better Than Takeout

1. Step 1: Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Top with sliced peppers, onions, and minced garlic.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, combine fajita seasoning, cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle over chicken and vegetables.
3. Step 3: Pour lime juice over the chicken and vegetables. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours.
4. Step 4: Once done, shred the chicken using two forks and mix well with the peppers and onions. Serve in tortillas with your favorite toppings.

Storing & Reheating Best Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas – Better Than Takeout

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Make-ahead tip: Prepare the chicken and vegetables up to 24 hours ahead. Store in the refrigerator until ready to cook.

Freezing Best Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas – Better Than Takeout

Freeze cooked chicken fajitas for up to 3 months.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 15-20 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the seasoning mix.
• Best substitution: Substitute chicken breasts with boneless, skinless chicken thighs for a similar result.
• Make-ahead: Prepare the chicken and vegetables up to 24 hours ahead. Store in the refrigerator until ready to cook.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled for a larger crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If the chicken is still tough after cooking, it may not have been cooked long enough. Try cooking it for an additional 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Best Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas – Better Than Takeout

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Prep

10 min

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Cook

4 hours

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Total

4 hours 10 min

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Serves

6 servings

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Diet

Gluten Free

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 bell peppers, sliced
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced

Seasonings

• 1 packet (1.27 oz) fajita seasoning mix
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp chili powder
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Juice of 1 lime

Optional Toppings

• Tortillas
• Guacamole
• Sour cream
• Shredded cheese
• Fresh cilantro
• Lime wedges

Instructions

1. Step 1: Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Top with sliced peppers, onions, and minced garlic.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, combine fajita seasoning, cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle over chicken and vegetables.
3. Step 3: Pour lime juice over the chicken and vegetables. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours.
4. Step 4: Once done, shred the chicken using two forks and mix well with the peppers and onions. Serve in tortillas with your favorite toppings.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the seasoning mix.
• Best substitution: Substitute chicken breasts with boneless, skinless chicken thighs for a similar result.
• Make-ahead: Prepare the chicken and vegetables up to 24 hours ahead. Store in the refrigerator until ready to cook.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled for a larger crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If the chicken is still tough after cooking, it may not have been cooked long enough. Try cooking it for an additional 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
• Freezer: Freeze cooked chicken fajitas for up to 3 months.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 15-20 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes.
• Make ahead: Prepare the chicken and vegetables up to 24 hours ahead. Store in the refrigerator until ready to cook.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 270
• Protein: 35g
• Fat: 6g
• Carbs: 14g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 3g
• Sodium: 600mg
• Cholesterol: 95mg
• Sat. Fat: 1.5g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

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A Warm Final Note

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