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Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas

These easy chicken fajitas make a perfect weeknight dinner that the whole family will love. Easily customizable and simply made in a slow cooker.
Mary Woita
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Serving Size 6

Equipment

  • Crock Pot
  • Sharp Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Wooden Spoon

Ingredients

  • 3-4 chicken breasts about 1 1/2-2 pounds
  • 1 15 oz canned diced tomatoes
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 orange bell pepper sliced
  • 1 red onion sliced
  • 5 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon cumin ground
  • ½ tablespoon salt
  • ½ tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • ½ tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 lime juice fresh squeezed

Instructions

  • Prepare the slow cooker with cooking spray or olive oil. In the bottom of the slow cooker add in the diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, minced garlic, cinnamon, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
  • Add the chicken to the slow cooker and mix together. Cook on low for 3-4 hours or high for 2 hours. Add in the bell peppers and onions. Cook on high for another hour.
  • Remove the chicken and shred with two forks. Add the shredded chicken back into the slow cooker. Add fresh squeezed juice of one lime and combine.
  • Serve the fajita mixture on warm tortillas with desired toppings!

Notes

Substitutions: You can use green peppers or sweet onion instead. You can also use your favorite fajita or taco mix if you prefer!