Best 7 Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas Recipe By Tasty Recipes

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Slow-cooker chicken fajitas are a delicious and easy weeknight meal that the whole family will love. This recipe uses simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand, and it cooks up in just a few hours in your slow cooker. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the vegetables are perfectly cooked. Serve the fajitas with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, guacamole, and salsa.

This article also includes recipes for other slow-cooker chicken dishes, such as chicken tacos, chicken enchiladas, and chicken chili. These recipes are all easy to make and perfect for busy weeknights. With so many delicious options to choose from, you're sure to find a slow-cooker chicken recipe that you'll love.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN FAJITA BOWLS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper, yellow onion, chicken breast, taco seasoning, salt, pepper, garlics, lime, diced tomato, brown rice, sour cream, guacamole, fresh cilantro, shredded cheese

Provided by Hannah Williams

Categories     Lunch

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow onion, sliced
2 lb chicken breast, sliced in half
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
4 garlics, minced
1 lime, juiced
1 can diced tomato, drained
4 cups brown rice, cooked
sour cream
guacamole
fresh cilantro
shredded cheese

Steps:

  • In a slow cooker, place half of the bell peppers and onion.
  • Lay on the chicken, and coat both sides with taco seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  • Sprinkle on garlic, half of the lime juice, and diced tomatoes. Cover with remaining peppers, onion, and lime juice.
  • Cover and cook on high for 3 hours.
  • Remove chicken from the slow cooker, shred, and return to slow cooker.
  • Cover until heated through.
  • Serve over brown rice with sour cream, guacamole, shredded cheese and cilantro.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 678 calories, Carbohydrate 104 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 46 grams, Sugar 6 grams

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN FAJITAS



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I searched high and low for a great recipe for slow cooker fajitas before I came up with this. The best part for me is that I don't have to defrost the meat before I throw it in there. Also, this makes a very large batch, so it's good for big families or a crowd of guests.

Provided by AddiesMom6

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 7h

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 ½ pounds frozen skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, well drained
1 (8 ounce) jar salsa
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground paprika
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
¾ teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste
2 onions, sliced into thin strips
1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced into strips
1 green bell pepper, sliced into strips
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 (15 ounce) package flour tortillas
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar Jack cheese
½ cup sour cream, or to taste

Steps:

  • Combine chicken breasts, tomatoes, salsa, chili powder, salt, paprika, sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, bouillon granules, cumin, cayenne pepper, and red pepper flakes in a slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on Low until chicken is tender, about 5 hours. Transfer chicken to a cutting board; shred using 2 forks. Return to the slow cooker. Add onions, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper, and cornstarch.
  • Cook on Low until peppers soften, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Serve chicken and peppers with tortillas, Cheddar Jack cheese, and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 42.7 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 16.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 436.4 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

KAREN'S SLOW COOKER CHICKEN FAJITAS



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Getting delicious chicken fajitas on the table is a breeze using a slow cooker; and clean up takes no time with a disposable Reynolds® Slow Cooker Liner.

Provided by Reynolds Kitchens(R)

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Reynolds®

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 Reynolds® Slow Cooker Liner
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast tenders
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 large red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 large green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
¾ cup chunky salsa
2 (1.4 ounce) packages fajita seasoning mix
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
16 (10 inch) flour tortillas
½ cup Shredded cheese
½ cup Chopped tomatoes
¼ cup Guacamole
¼ cup Sour cream

Steps:

  • Open Reynolds® Slow Cooker Liner and place it inside a 5- to 6 1/2-quart slow cooker bowl. Fit liner snugly against the bottom and sides of bowl; pull top of liner over rim of bowl.
  • Place chicken in Reynolds® Slow Cooker Liner. Place onions and bell peppers on top of chicken.
  • Mix salsa, fajita seasoning mix and cayenne pepper in a medium bowl. Pour over chicken. Place lid on slow cooker.
  • Cook on LOW for 6 to 7 hours OR on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours until chicken is done.
  • Carefully remove lid to allow steam to escape. Gently stir chicken and sauce with a plastic or wooden slotted spoon. Spoon 1/2 cup of chicken mixture into center of each tortilla; add desired toppings and fold tortilla over filling. Do not lift or transport liner with food inside. Cool slow cooker completely; remove Reynolds® Slow Cooker Liner and toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332.1 calories, Carbohydrate 42.9 g, Cholesterol 37.6 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 19.1 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 918.9 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

SLOW COOKER FAJITAS



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"I love fajitas like they serve in Mexican restaurants, but when I prepared them at home, the meat was always chewy," explains Katie Urso of Seneca, Illinois. "Then I tried this recipe in my slow cooker, and my husband and I savored every last bite. Fresh cilantro gives these fajitas the extra punch that makes them taste truly authentic."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 8h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 each medium green, sweet red and yellow peppers, cut into 1/2-inch strips
1 sweet onion, cut into 1/2-inch strips
2 pounds beef top sirloin steaks, cut into thin strips
3/4 cup water
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
8 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
1/2 cup salsa
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
8 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Place peppers and onion in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Top with beef. Combine water, vinegar, lime juice and seasonings; pour over meat. Cover and cook on low until meat is tender, 8-10 hours., Using a slotted spoon, place about 3/4 cup meat mixture down the center of each tortilla. Top with salsa, cheese and cilantro; roll up.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 564mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BUZZFEED TASTY'S SLOW COOKER CHICKEN FAJITAS



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Make and share this Buzzfeed Tasty's Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Inaveve

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 3h25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 red bell pepper
1 yellow bell pepper
1 green bell pepper
1 yellow onion
1 -2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut in half
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
4 garlic cloves, diced
1 lime
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained
tortilla
cheese (optional)
sour cream (optional)
guacamole (optional)

Steps:

  • Slice the bell peppers and the onion.
  • In the slow cooker place half the bell peppers and half the onion.
  • Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Liberally sprinkle the taco seasoning, garlic, juice from half the lime, and the tomatoes over the chicken.
  • Place the remaining bell peppers and onion over the chicken.
  • Squeeze the juice from the rest of the lime over the layers.
  • Cook everything in the slow cooker on high for 3 hours.
  • Using prongs, take the chicken out and slice or shred it (I recommend using a standing mixer to shred the chicken to the desired size and consistency).
  • Mix back into the slow cooker and cook everything for another 10 minutes.
  • Serve over the tortillas with cheese, sour cream, and guacamole as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.7, Fat 3.3, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 72.6, Sodium 527.6, Carbohydrate 14.8, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 3.7, Protein 26.2

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN FAJITAS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper, yellow onion, boneless, skinless chicken breast, taco seasoning, garlic, lime, canned diced tomatoes with green chiles, flour tortilla, cheese, sour cream, guacamole

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow onion, sliced
2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut in half
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
4 cloves garlic, diced
1 lime
10 oz canned diced tomatoes with green chiles, drained
flour tortilla
cheese, optional
sour cream, optional
guacamole, optional

Steps:

  • Add half of the sliced peppers and onions to your slow cooker.
  • Layer the chicken and coat all sides with taco seasoning.
  • Top with garlic, the juice from one lime, and tomatoes (be sure to drain).
  • Add the remaining peppers and onions, cover and any remaining lime juice.
  • Cook on high for 3-4 hours.
  • Remove chicken and cut/shred into slices (chicken left longer will tend to shred more - cook to your preference).
  • Return the sliced chicken to the slow cooker to marinate in the juices for about 10 more minutes (on LOW) until ready to serve.
  • NOTE: If you find that there is too much liquid, you can remove till there is a desired amount before serving.
  • Assemble Fajitas to your liking - we recommend topping with cheese, sour cream, and guacamole!
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186 calories, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 29 grams, Sugar 4 grams

BUSY MOM'S CHICKEN FAJITAS



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"Staying at home with a 9-month-old makes preparing dinner a challenge, but a slow cooker provides an easy way to make a low-fat meal," says Sarah Newman of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. "The tender meat in these fajitas is a hit, and the veggies and beans provide a dose of fiber!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chilies, drained
1 medium green pepper, julienned
1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
1 medium sweet yellow pepper, julienned
1 medium onion, halved and sliced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
Shredded lettuce and chopped tomatoes, optional

Steps:

  • In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine first 11 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low until chicken is tender, 5-6 hours. Remove chicken; cool slightly. Shred and return to slow cooker; heat through. , Spoon about 3/4 cup chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla. If desired, top with lettuce and tomatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 778mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right chicken: Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs work best for this recipe. If you're using chicken breasts, slice them into thin strips before cooking.
  • Prep your veggies: Cut the bell peppers and onions into thin strips. You can also add other vegetables like zucchini, squash, or mushrooms.
  • Make the marinade: Combine the olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add the chicken and vegetables to the marinade and stir to coat.
  • Slow-cook it: Transfer the marinated chicken and vegetables to the slow cooker. Cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Serve it up: Serve the chicken fajitas with your favorite toppings, such as tortillas, salsa, guacamole, sour cream, and cheese.

Conclusion:

This easy slow-cooker chicken fajitas recipe is a delicious and healthy meal that's perfect for a busy weeknight. With just a few simple ingredients and a little prep time, you can have a tasty and satisfying meal on the table in no time. So next time you're looking for an easy and flavorful dinner, give this slow-cooker chicken fajitas recipe a try!

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