September 29, 2024 19 Comments
Welcome to the ultimate slow cooker chicken fajita recipe! If you love the flavors of sizzling fajitas but don’t have the time to stand over a hot stove, then this recipe is perfect for you. Let the slow cooker do all the work while you go about your day, and come home to a mouthwatering meal that will have your family asking for more.
Imagine the tantalizing aroma of sizzling fajitas wafting through a restaurant – that’s the experience you can recreate at home with this slow cooker chicken fajita recipe. Not only is it delicious, but it’s also a healthier option compared to dishes loaded with cheese and heavy sauces.
The beauty of using a slow cooker for this recipe is that it locks in moisture, ensuring your chicken stays juicy and tender. Just like my popular slow cooker honey garlic chicken and roast chicken recipes, this fajita dish guarantees succulent results every time.
While this recipe requires a bit of prep work, slicing up peppers and onions is a breeze with a food processor. The layering of ingredients – tomatoes, peppers, onions, garlic, chicken, spices, and more veggies – creates a flavorful “sandwich” that cooks to perfection in the slow cooker.
After a few hours of gentle cooking, your chicken will be infused with all the savory flavors of the spices and vegetables, resulting in a dish that’s low in fat but high in taste. Serve the chicken fajitas in tortillas or atop a bed of lettuce for a lighter twist.
While these slow cooker chicken fajitas may not have the same crispy texture as traditional fajitas, their rich flavors and juicy chicken more than make up for it. A squeeze of fresh lime juice and a dash of hot sauce are all you need to elevate the dish to new heights.
Chicken Fajita Recipe in a Slow Cooker
Makes 10 fajitas
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Ingredients
1-14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes with chilis
1 green pepper
1 red pepper
1 yellow pepper
1 orange pepper
1 large onion
5 cloves garlic, minced
2.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
lime wedges, optional
Instructions
Pour ½ of diced tomatoes into a 6 quart slow cooker. Slice the peppers and onion very thinly using a food processor or sharp knife. Add ½ the peppers and onion to the slow cooker. Add the garlic and then layer the chicken on top. Mix chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl and toss onto chicken. Add the rest of the tomatoes, peppers, and onion and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low from 6-8 hours. Serve on tortillas with lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts
For one fajita (without tortilla) = 251 calories, 3.4 g fat, 0.1 g saturated fat, 7.7 g carbohydrates, 2.5 g sugar, 53 g protein, 1.6 g fiber, 390 mg sodium, 0 Freestyle SmartPts
Points values are calculated by Snack Girl and are provided for information only. See all Snack Girl Recipes
