Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas
12 Comments Jan 04, 2022
Updated Jun 18, 2025
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If you love sizzling fajitas while dining out, then you must try these Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas, they are just what you are craving.
Recipe Highlights
- The slow cooker method comes out similar to sheet pan fajitas – a true one pan meal.
- Chicken and vegetables cook together and the flavors marry
- Cooks 6-8 hours – perfect for workday dinners
- Economical way to feed the entire family!
Key Ingredients
Chicken – Chicken tenderloins are ideal for fajitas since they’re the perfect size and cook evenly.
Vegetables – Classic fajita veggies: sliced bell peppers and either white or yellow onion.
Seasonings – A simple mix of salt, pepper, chili powder, and minced garlic brings just the right amount of kick.
Cooking Oil – A little canola or vegetable oil adds richness and helps keep the chicken tender and flavorful.
Cilantro & Lime – The ultimate fajita combo! A squeeze of lime and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro take the flavor to the next level—this duo is the real secret to restaurant-style fajitas at home.
How to make Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas
- Add sliced chicken, peppers, onions, and seasonings to the slow cooker.
- Give it a quick stir to coat everything evenly (or you can keep layered).
- Let it cook low and slow until tender and juicy.
- Open the lid to steamy, fajita-ready deliciousness.
Sarah’s Tips & Variations
Thaw your meat before adding to the slow cooker.
Add 1-2 minced jalapenos along with the other seasonings if you want a spicy fajita.
Add the peppers during the last hour of cooking if you like them firmer. I recommend adding the onions initially; they take much longer to soften. Also, cutting your peppers thicker will help them from getting too soft.
How to serve Fajitas
- Tortillas – Serve with corn or flour tortillas. The best way to heat them is to wrap them in foil then put them in a 350-degree oven for about 10 minutes. OR warm each one in a dry skillet set to medium heat.
- Top with sour cream, cheese, or guacamole—and don’t forget a side of rice or refried beans!
- This recipe is great for low-carb or keto diets—just serve it in a bowl or with low-carb tortillas and a little sour cream on top.
Featured Comment
“Made this tonight and it was absolutely fantastic! Will definitely be making again!”
– Kay
Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas Recipe
How to Video
Ingredients
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small white onion, sliced
- 2 lbs. chicken breast tenderloins
- ½ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- 2 tsp. minced garlic, (or 1 tsp. dried garlic powder)
- ⅛ cup chopped cilantro
- 1 small lime
- 2 Tbsp. canola or vegetable oil
For serving:
- warmed tortillas, corn or flour
- shredded cheese
- avocado
- sour cream
Instructions
- Add the bell peppers and onions to the slow cooker. Toss them together with clean hands. Lay over the chicken breast tenderloins. Sprinkle over the salt, pepper, chili powder, garlic, and cilantro. Cut the lime in half and squeeze the juices over everything in the slow cooker. Drizzle over the oil next.
- Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 6-8. Do not open the lid during the cooking time.
- Serve on warmed tortillas with desired toppings. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.
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Can this be made in an insta pot?
I don’t see why not! It has plenty of liquid. It should have enough liquid.
Great recipe, but I did add some taco seasoning on top as well. Did you guys shred your chicken?
You can shred if you would like, but it will fall apart pretty easy when you go to serve.
Made this tonight and it was absolutely fantastic! Will definitely be making again!
Bland. Will not make this again.
The chicken goes in the bottom or the peppers/onions?
The onions go down first. Then chicken.
Yum, yum, yum! They look delicious and the kitchen would stay cool.
going to make this today