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white crockpot with tongs scooping out chicken and peppers.

Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Diet: Gluten Free
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 162cal
Author: Ashley Fehr
These easy Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas are made with chicken breasts, peppers, onions, and a homemade fajita seasoning that makes them over the top delicious! An easy slow cooker dinner idea. 
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Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 onion thinly sliced

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine chili powder, salt, sugar, garlic, cumin and cayenne.
  • In a 2.5-4 quart crockpot, add broth and chicken breasts in a single layer. Sprinkle chicken with half of the seasoning.
  • Top with peppers and onion and season with remaining seasoning.
  • Put the lid on and cook on low for 3 hours, or on high for 2 hours, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
  • Remove the chicken and slice or shred. Serve with tortillas, salsa, rice, sour cream, and cheese as desired.

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Notes

*If you prefer firmer vegetables, you can add them after one hour of the cook time has passed. 

Nutrition

Calories: 162cal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 1163mg | Potassium: 758mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1785IU | Vitamin C: 120.8mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1.3mg