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The Easiest ‘Dump and Go’ Crockpot Chicken Fajitas: Tender, Flavorful, Zero Weeknight Stress

Close-up of shredded chicken mixed with colorful bell peppers and onions, ready for crockpot chicken fajitas.
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This recipe delivers tender, flavorful chicken fajitas using your slow cooker. It requires minimal prep time, making it a perfect hands-off dinner for busy weeknights. Achieve classic Tex-Mex flavor with simple steps.

Ingredients

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  • 3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 3 bell peppers (red, yellow, green), sliced
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth or water
  • Juice of 1 lime

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken breasts or thighs into the bottom of your slow cooker.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine the chili powder, cumin, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper to create the fajita seasoning mix.
  3. Add the sliced bell peppers and onion over the chicken. Sprinkle the minced garlic over the vegetables.
  4. Drizzle the olive oil over the contents of the slow cooker. Sprinkle the prepared fajita seasoning evenly over everything.
  5. Pour the chicken broth or water around the edges of the slow cooker.
  6. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
  7. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and place it on a cutting board. Use two forks to shred the chicken.
  8. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker. Squeeze the fresh lime juice over the mixture and stir everything together well to coat the chicken and vegetables in the juices.
  9. Cook for an additional 10 minutes on LOW to heat through.
  10. Serve immediately with warm tortillas, rice, or as chicken fajita bowls with your favorite toppings.

Notes

  • For the best flavor, use a mix of colorful bell peppers.
  • If you prefer thicker strips instead of shredded meat, slice the cooked chicken after it rests briefly.
  • This tender slow cooker shredded chicken freezes well for easy leftover fajita meat ideas.

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