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A bowl of shredded Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas with colorful bell peppers and onions.

Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas

These Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas are the perfect weeknight meal with tender chicken, crisp peppers, and a simple fajita seasoning. Just set and forget!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 6 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs cut into strips
  • 1 large onion sliced
  • 2 large bell peppers sliced (use a mix of red, green, or yellow)
  • 1 packet fajita seasoning or homemade blend
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth or water
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lime juice freshly squeezed

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

  1. Place the chicken strips at the bottom of the slow cooker.
  2. Add the sliced onion and bell peppers over the chicken.
  3. Sprinkle the fajita seasoning over the chicken and vegetables, then drizzle the olive oil on top.
  4. Pour the chicken broth into the slow cooker, followed by lime juice.
  5. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
  6. Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks and mix the ingredients together.
  7. Serve the fajitas with tortillas, rice, or your favorite toppings like guacamole and sour cream.

Notes

Feel free to add extra spice or customize the vegetables to suit your taste!