Easy Crockpot Chicken Fajitas with Fajita Seasoning

Super easy crockpot chicken fajitas recipe your whole family will love!! Our favorite slow cooker chicken recipe that’s cheap, really easy and a healthy meal too.

Chicken Fajitas in Slow Cooker

I will start by saying I typically do not like onions or bell peppers in anything, other than this and our fajita soup. BUT they get so very tender in this and add so much flavor that I can overlook it, and quite enjoy them.

These and a multitude of seasonings give the slow cooker chicken fajitas so much flavor though!! It is easy to make homemade taco or fajita seasoning you see here. Packaged or in a jar already made works too if you want a real throw it together dish in the morning.

I will share how to make it yourself too though. If you find that you make it quite often just make it in bulk! Store it in a container and then you don’t need to measure going forward.

Even if you don’t eat those and just eat the chicken it is the tenderest and very flavorful. You literally throw everything in, cover and cook on high for a short cook time and it’s done. I actually prefer it for a longer duration on low especially if I’m gone all day but that’s your choice. Either way it’s my kind of favorite gluten free meal!

This is thanks to all the protein, healthy fats, and fiber. If you don’t have a larger slow cooker, the one shown above is one is my favorites. I use it often for this dish and our boneless skinless chicken thighs Crockpot recipe too. I used a whole onion and 2 bell peppers, you could use more if you wanted for sure. You put them on top of your chicken breasts which have all of your spices sprinkled on top of those.

You could buy and use the packet of fajitas or taco seasoning you find in the store but really you can use what is in your cupboard.  That’s really a mixture of seasoning salt, cumin and some heat like chili powder.

How to Cook Crockpot Chicken Fajitas with Fajita Seasoning

1. Chop onion and bell peppers into large chunks. Slice chicken breasts in half if they are thick, then place at bottom of pot.
2. Sprinkle meat with taco seasoning and cumin, can add any others you love but this is our go to.
3. Put onion and bell peppers on top of meat, then pour jar of salsa on top of everything.
4. Cover and cook on low heat for 6 hours, high heat is not recommended as you want low and slow so it’s fork tender. Shred meat, stir, and serve inside tortillas with sour cream and cheese!

Can you use chicken thighs instead of breasts?

Chicken breasts is what we use but you could easily use thighs with dark meat if you preferred. Keep in mind those are typically smaller and thinner so timing likely won’t be as long. If you want to use the best fajita seasoning here it is, to make your chicken taste incredible, or buy ready made taco seasoning.

I like using medium sized breasts. If you can only find them quite large, I’d recommend slicing each one in half before adding into your pot.

Ingredients

• Bell peppers, any colors work well sliced
• Onion too, I mean really add all the peppers and onions you want
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Jar of salsa, if you don’t want any heat you could substitute for the same amount of diced tomatoes
• Tortillas to serve are nice

Toppings are many and you can of course choose a few or a lot – cheese, sour cream, avocado. Some like a squeeze of lime juice on top.

How do you make fajitas spicy?

The main three are the meat, salsa and seasoning packet. The rest are optional but highly suggested to make it bulked up with lots of veggies and onions. If you wanted to add heat to make it spicy I would suggest diced roasted jalapanos.

Add more chili powder or cayenne powder if you want more spice or less salt if you’re watching your intake but these measurements turn out amazing for us! It is a pretty inexpensive and quite healthy crock pot recipe too which I love.

I like topping our fajita tacos with some sour cream, a slice of avocado, some shredded spicy jack cheese and could add some salsa too. The chicken is really flavorful and is great the next day too if you have anything leftover.

Typically they’re served with flour tortillas on the side. Then you fill them with your choice of fillings. Tortillas are rolled next to your plate and then eaten with your fingers. Some spread soft fillings like refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, or melted cheese inside. Then add the strips of beef, chicken, or seafood on top with any garnishes. Looking for more easy cheap crockpot recipes?

Other easy family friendly slow cooker recipes you’ll love

• This Crockpot hamburger helper recipe is wildly popular with everyone.
• Then try our easy boneless slow cooker pork shoulder for dinner

Printable recipe is below with nutritional information listed too.

Of course the possibilities are endless and focus on what you’d put on tacos really. These include:

What do you serve with chicken fajitas?

• guacamole or slices of avocado are my all time favorite topping.
• pico de gallo and/or salsa can be store bought or homemade as well.
• a lot of shredded mixed cheeses is a must for us. The already done Mexican blend at the store is usually what I grab because it has more taco seasonings sprinkled within it too.
• shredded lettuce
• Instant Pot refried beans homemade are great because they are easy to prepare when canned. BUT if you have never made these babies homemade you should. Click on the blue link above and give them a whirl, you will likely never go back.
• enchilada rice
• sour cream