Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas
These easy slow cooker chicken fajitas are exactly what you need for your next taco Tuesday. Chicken breasts and peppers are combined with tasty fajita seasoning and slow cooked to perfection.
Servings: 6 large fajitas
Calories: 137kcal
Cost: Cheap
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs chicken breast fillets (700 g)
- 2 peppers
- 3 tablespoon fajita seasoning
Instructions
- Add chicken breast fillets to a slow cooker. Sprinkle the fajita seasoning on top, and cover with a lid.
- Cook the chicken on high for 2-3 hours, or on low for 4-5 hours. The chicken breasts should be completely cooked through, and there should be no pink meat.
- Then, use two forks or meat shredding claws to shred the chicken. Slice the peppers and add them to the slow cooker. Cook for another hour until the peppers have softened.
- Remove the slow cooker fajita chicken and serve immediately, or keep them on the warm setting for a few hours until you’re ready to serve dinner.
Notes
Can I use frozen chicken for this recipe? – It is not recommended adding frozen meat to a slow cooker, and this can cause harmful bacteria to develop. If you want to use frozen chicken, you should thaw it first!
Can I add any other ingredients to the chicken? – Absolutely. You can add anything you want to the slow cooker. Try adding some corn or red onions for a delicious alternative with extra vegetables.
Is this recipe suitable for my diet? - This recipe is allergy friendly, and should be suitable for most diets, including keto, paleo and whole30. Make sure that you use fajita seasoning that suits your dietary preferences.
Nutrition
Calories: 137kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 133mg | Potassium: 489mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 181IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg