Crockpot Chicken Fajitas (Print-Friendly Version)

Juicy, smoky chicken with vibrant bell peppers in Tex-Mex spices, perfect for tortillas, rice bowls, or salads.

# What You'll Need:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
02 - 1 cup chicken broth
03 - 3 bell peppers (red, yellow, green), sliced
04 - 1 small onion, thinly sliced
05 - Juice of 1 lime
06 - 1 tbsp olive oil
07 - 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies (optional)

→ Fajita Seasoning

08 - 1 tbsp chili powder
09 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
10 - 1 tsp ground cumin
11 - 1 tsp garlic powder
12 - 1 tsp onion powder
13 - ½ tsp dried oregano
14 - ½ tsp salt
15 - ½ tsp black pepper
16 - ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

→ For Serving

17 - Warm flour or corn tortillas
18 - Sliced avocado or guacamole
19 - Sour cream or Greek yogurt
20 - Shredded cheese
21 - Fresh cilantro
22 - Lime wedges

# How to Make It:

01 - Add the sliced onions and half of the sliced bell peppers to the bottom of the slow cooker.
02 - Place the chicken breasts (or thighs) on top of the vegetables. In a small bowl, mix together all fajita seasoning ingredients, then sprinkle the blend evenly over the chicken.
03 - Pour in the chicken broth, lime juice, olive oil, and diced tomatoes with green chilies (if using).
04 - Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shreds.
05 - Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return it to the cooker and stir to coat in the juices.
06 - Stir in the remaining sliced bell peppers and let them cook for another 20-30 minutes on high. This preserves their texture for authentic fajitas.
07 - Serve immediately in warm tortillas with your choice of toppings or store properly for later use.

# Additional Tips:

01 - Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
02 - Serve as fajita bowls over rice or quinoa with black beans and avocado.
03 - Create fajita salads by tossing with romaine, cherry tomatoes, and creamy dressing.
04 - Make fajita wraps with large tortillas, shredded cheese, and sour cream.
05 - Use as filling for stuffed peppers or quesadillas for creative meal variations.

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