Description
Easy Crockpot Fajitas are a vibrant, healthy, and flavorful crock pot dinner that combines tender seasoned chicken or beef with crisp sliced peppers and onions. This quick and simple recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and crowd-pleasing gatherings, offering a nutritious twist on classic Mexican-inspired fajitas with minimal effort required. Ideal for meal prep or spontaneous dinners, these fajitas deliver authentic taste with less stress and clean-up.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs boneless chicken breasts or lean beef strips
- 3 bell peppers (red, yellow, green), sliced
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Optional: Tortillas, sour cream, shredded cheese, avocado slices
Instructions
- Begin by slicing the bell peppers and onions into thin strips. Mince the garlic and prepare the spice blend with chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- In a bowl, combine the spice mix with olive oil and lime juice. Rub this mixture onto the chicken or beef, then place the seasoned meat in the crockpot.
- Add the sliced peppers, onions, and garlic on top. Cover and cook on the 6-8 hours setting for tender and flavorful results.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken if using chicken breasts, or slice the beef if preferred. Serve the hot fajita mixture in warm tortillas with optional toppings like sour cream, shredded cheese, fresh cilantro, and slices of avocado for a complete, healthy meal.
Notes
- Use fresh peppers and onions for the best flavor.
- Adjust cooking time based on meat thickness or personal preference.
- Try adding grilled pineapple or hot sauce for extra flavor.
- Prepare ingredients in advance for quicker assembly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fajita wrap (including meat and vegetables)
- Calories: 350 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg