Crock Pot Chicken Fajitas
Crock Pot Chicken Fajitas are loaded with slow-cooked chicken, bell peppers, onion, and Mexican spices for a family-friendly meal.
Today I have an AMAZING recipe for you. It’s a double bonus because it’s a crock pot recipe and boy aren’t those things life savers!? My fajitas have been my BFF these days. When life’s been so busy, I rely on this little gem of a recipe to cook dinner for me.
CROCK POT CHICKEN FAJITAS
For all you Mexican food lovers, these homemade chicken fajitas will quickly become a new favorite. The flavors are incredible with the bell peppers, onion, and an assortment of Mexican spices. The fresh lime juice and honey you throw in at the end make these extra good, so don’t skip that part!
These fajitas are such a delicious and healthy meal you can throw together in the morning and enjoy in the evening with hardly any fuss!
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Crock Pot Chicken Fajitas
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 red, orange and green bell pepper, cut in thin strips (seeds and ribs removed)
- 1 yellow onion, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 Tablespoon honey
Serve with:
- Flour tortillas
- Sour Cream
- Salsa
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Instructions
- Pour half of the canned tomatoes in bottom of crock pot. Spread in an even layer. Top with half of the peppers and half of the onion slices. Sprinkle garlic in. Top with chicken breasts.
- Sprinkle the chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt and pepper over chicken breasts. Top chicken with remaining canned tomatoes, peppers and onion.
- Cover and cook on LOW heat 6 to 8 hours, or on HIGH heat 3 to 4 hours, until chicken is cooked through and veggies are tender. Remove chicken and shred. Remove most of the broth/liquid that the chicken creates as it cooks from crock pot and discard.
- In a small bowl whisk together lime juice and honey. Add to crock pot along with chicken. Gently toss to combine. Serve warm in tortillas with desired toppings. Enjoy!
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Crockpot size?
I use a 7 quart crock pot
Has anyone done this in the instant pot? I would love to make this recipe, but have no idea how long to cook it in the instant pot for. Any advice is much appreciated 🙂
I HAVE MADE THIS MEAL SO MANY TIMES NOW THAT I’VE LOST COUNT. THIS IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE MEALS!! IT’S SO DELICIOUS EVERY TIME. MY FAMILY LOVES IT AS WELL WE MAKE IT OFTEN. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING!
made this in the instant pot with 2 frozen chicken breasts.
Added 1/2 cup water Sautéed onions peppers garlic beforehand put those on bottom of instant pot then added frozen chicken and spices then added can of green chili’s then can of diced tomatoes closed lid and cooked for 20 mins with 20 mins natural release. Worked out great. I plan to make quesadillas with this mixture and some shredded cheese later.
do you add any water to this?
No, water is not needed 🙂
Family loved it! I drained off the extra juices, added enough water to cook a version of Arroz rojo (Mexican red rice). Great recipe!