Crockpot Chicken Fajitas
These crockpot chicken fajitas are an easy, flavorful dinner made with tender shredded chicken, peppers, and onions cooked in a simple fajita seasoning. Everything comes together in the slow cooker for a hands-off meal that’s perfect for serving in tortillas, bowls, or alongside your favorite Mexican-inspired sides.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time8 hours hrs
Total Time8 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
Servings: 6
- 1 (10-ounce) can mild diced tomatoes with green chiles
- 3 bell peppers green, yellow, and red, sliced into strips
- 1 large yellow onion sliced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 (1.25-ounce) packet fajita seasoning mix
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 lime
- Soft shell fajita tortillas warmed, optional for serving
- Fresh chopped cilantro optional for serving
- Sour cream optional for serving
Add the diced tomatoes, peppers, onions, garlic, and chicken to a 6-quart or larger slow cooker.
Sprinkle the fajita seasoning and black pepper over the chicken, then add the lime juice.
Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for about 4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
Remove the chicken and shred it using two forks, then return it to the slow cooker and stir to combine with the juices and vegetables.
Serve in warmed tortillas and top with cilantro and sour cream, if desired.