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Home » Recipes » The EASIEST Crockpot Chicken Fajitas

The EASIEST Crockpot Chicken Fajitas

7/22/19

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These Crockpot Chicken Fajitas are so perfect for meal prep! Dump in 5 ingredients, then cook for 8 hours on low – this is the easiest recipe with the juiciest chicken!  

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How to make crock pot chicken fajitas

This chicken fajita crockpot recipe is so perfect for busy families. Seriously – it’s a dump-and-go recipe!

  1. Add some chicken, salsa and spices to your crock pot in the morning. Then let everything cook on low heat for about eight hours.
  2. When you are almost ready to eat, you just need to shred the chicken.
  3. Return it to the crock pot along with the peppers and onions and let them cook for 30 minutes – this way, your veggies stay crisp!
  4. While you wait for the meal to finish cooking, get your toppings prepped and then, it'll be time to eat!

Originally, fajitas were made using beef skirt steak, but now days, people make chicken fajitas, shrimp fajitas, and even vegetarian style. When the Crock Pot came into the picture is when everything changed for the better!

Crockpot Chicken Fajitas

Ingredients in crockpot chicken fajitas

This recipe boasts one of the shortest, simplest ingredient lists. Here's what you need below:

  • Boneless, skinless chicken breasts (you can also use boneless chicken thighs)
  • Simple seasoning blend of cumin, chili powder, garlic powder and salt
  • Salsa – jarred or fresh
  • Onions
  • Bell peppers

Toppings for this recipe

Included in the nutritional value is the optional cheese, cilantro and corn tortillas that one typically serves with chicken fajitas. You can feel free to skip these toppings though and just add your chicken to meal prep bowls. They are just as good with or without the toppings so don't feel pressured to add extra ingredients if you don't want to!

You can also use flour tortillas if you can't find corn tortillas, or add any type of veggies you'd like to this recipe. Sometimes I'll stir in some frozen corn and black beans for extra protein.

Crockpot Chicken Fajitas

What type of salsa to use

I prefer to use a fresh salsa such as Garden Fresh Gourmet – this is not an ad for them, I swear! I just really like their salsas. You can find this type of salsa in most grocery stores and some stores even carry their own no name brand of fresh salsas. They can usually be found in among the fresh dips and salad dressings. Fresh salsa is just way better than jarred salsa in my opinion.

However, you can definitely use your fave brand of jarred salsa instead! Always do what's easiest and sometimes that's using up what you already have on hand at home.

Do you need to marinate chicken?

It is not necessary to marinate the chicken for this chicken fajita crock pot recipe. The salsa keeps the chicken moist as it cooks. That being said, if you want to add another layer of flavour, go for it!

As a matter of fact, feel free to use my easy chicken fajita marinade recipe.

Crockpot Chicken Fajitas

Can you put chicken in a slow cooker without liquid?

Honestly, you do not need to add any water when you make slow cooker chicken fajitas. This is because unless it’s organic, store-bought chicken has a solution added to it to keep it juicy. The liquid in the chicken itself is all you really need.

I add salsa to the chicken for extra flavor, but it also adds moisture. You will notice that no other liquids are needed for the cooking process.

If your chicken is frozen, you will need to make sure that it is completely thawed prior to cooking it in a crock pot. This is best done in the refrigerator.

Cooking frozen chicken in a crock pot is not recommended because the chicken sits in the “danger zone” for too long. This is when bacteria grows very quickly.

As a result, you and anyone else who eats the chicken fajitas would be at risk for getting food poisoning.

Crockpot Chicken Fajitas

How to serve crockpot chicken fajitas

When you make crockpot chicken fajitas, everything stays warm for a longer period of time. As a result, if your family is busy and eats dinner in shifts, everything stays warm from the first round through the last round of meals.

That makes crockpot chicken fajitas perfect for serving at a party as well. By keeping the lid on the crock pot throughout the party, guests can add to their plate at any time without worrying about cold fajitas.

Serve in flour or corn tortillas and a little bit of cheese and cilantro on top for extra flavour!

Using this recipe for meal prep

This crockpot chicken recipe is perfect for meal prep because all you have to do is dump a few ingredients into the slow cooker then cook for 8 hours. It's relatively hands off and make a big batch of food at once so you're good to prep ahead for the work week in other ways.

Store chicken fajitas in glass bowls so they are easy to just grab and go then you can reheat them when you're at work. Super easy!

Crockpot Chicken Fajitas

Freezing chicken fajitas

You can freeze these chicken fajitas within five days – if freezing right away, wait at least 1 hour for the recipe to cool and then you can store individual portions in glass bowls and freeze for up to 3 months.

When you're looking to reheat from frozen, you'll want to aim for a 6-7 minute cook time in the microwave. Sprinkle a little bit of water overtop, then reheat, stirring halfway through. Add fresh cheese and cilantro overtop to revive the recipe completely.

Reheating this recipe

If you just plan on refrigerating the leftovers and want to reheat them without the funky chicken taste, here are my tips to making it taste fresh again:

  • Add a tiny bit of olive oil to a skillet and saute an individual portion for about 5 minutes until heated through. This is the best way to avoid the leftover chicken taste
  • Sprinkle 1 tbsp of water overtop of an individual portion and microwave for 2-3 minutes, stirring halfway through. Water will refresh the rice and chicken, avoiding dryness – this is a great option if you don't have a skillet to use
  • Add a bit of extra salsa before microwaving for extra flavour and moisture

Crockpot Chicken Fajitas

Side dish ideas

These crockpot chicken fajitas are good on their own, but if you aren't serving with tortillas, you may want to add a side dish if you'd like more carbs. Here are some great ideas for sides:

  • Mexican rice
  • Side salad
  • Cauliflower rice
  • Serve over pasta

Crockpot Chicken Fajitas

More crockpot chicken recipes

When you’re short on time, but need to feed the family, there are lots of easy meals you can fall back on. Chicken is versatile and easy to cook in batches.

You can even use the crockpot to make a large amount of shredded chicken, without the onions and peppers. Easiest meal prep ever! You can use it to make sandwiches and salads for lunches, or for other dinners throughout the week.

Try some of my other easy crockpot recipes using chicken:

  • Healthy Crockpot Chicken Recipes
  • Crockpot BBQ Chicken
  • Crockpot Chicken Teriyaki

Crockpot Chicken Fajitas

Meal prep tools for this recipe

  • Grab some glass meal prep bowls if you plan on making crockpot chicken fajitas as your weekly lunches.
  • I get all my free-range chicken from Butcher Box, conveniently delivered to me frozen.
  • Get a meat thermometer to make sure your chicken is cooked through
  • Use these Ziploc bag holders if you're marinating the chicken then freezing it
  • Freeze this recipe in glass microwave-safe bowls up to 3 months

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Crockpot Chicken Fajitas

Easiest Ever Crockpot Chicken Fajitas

These Crockpot Chicken Fajitas are so perfect for meal prep! Dump in 5 ingredients, then cook for 8 hours on low - this is the easiest recipe with the juiciest chicken!
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Course: Entree
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: chicken, chicken fajitas, crockpot, meal prep, slow cooker
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 341kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 (500mL) container fresh salsa (or jarred salsa)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 yellow onion, sliced
  • 1 red pepper, sliced
  • 1 green pepper, sliced
  • 1 yellow pepper, sliced

Optional toppings

  • 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
  • 1 tbsp fresh chopped cilantro
  • Corn tortillas, to serve

Instructions

  • Add chicken, salsa, garlic, chili powder, cumin and salt to slow cooker. Cook on low for 8 hours.
  • In the last half hour of cooking time, remove chicken and shred. Meanwhile, switch crockpot to high and add onions and peppers. Cook for the remaining half hour.
  • Add chicken back to the peppers and onions, then stir to combine. Top with cheese and cilantro and serve in corn tortillas if desired. Enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 341kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 863mg | Potassium: 796mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1870IU | Vitamin C: 119.9mg | Calcium: 173mg | Iron: 2.3mg

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Comments

  1. Stacey Dimes says

    May 24, 2020 at 11:13

    Hi, I was wondering if the total number of calories per serving included the corn tortilla or is it without the corn tortilla.
    Also, it says it makes 8 servings – what is the portion size per serving?

    I’ve had this recipe before and it is wonderful. I have recently joined Noom and I’m being more mindful of calorie intake etc.

    Thanks for your help!

    Reply
    • Taylor Stinson says

      May 25, 2020 at 07:42

      Hi Stacey – this recipe makes 4 servings (it’s listed in the recipe card) and the nutritional info does not include corn tortillas. Hope that helps!

      Reply
      • Stacey Dimes says

        May 25, 2020 at 12:13

        Thank you – sorry, “8” was a typo.
        It makes 4 servings – do you know the size per serving – is it about a cup?
        Thanks!

        Reply
        • Taylor Stinson says

          May 25, 2020 at 12:14

          I don’t provide servings by weight/cup unfortunately! You will need to take the number of servings listed and divide into portions. Each portion is a serving. If I absolutely had to guess, a serving is maybe 1.5 cups?

          Reply
  2. Renee says

    July 31, 2020 at 13:38

    Hi Taylor,

    I am a bit confused. what does it mean by 1.5 red pepper? 1.5 cup red pepper?

    Thanks,

    Renee

    Reply
    • Taylor Stinson says

      August 10, 2020 at 08:09

      Hi Renee – I’m wondering if there’s been some sort of confusion here. The recipe card says 1 red, 1 yellow and 1 green pepper. There’s nothing listing 1.5 red pepper.

      Reply

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