Crockpot Chicken Fajitas
Crockpot Chicken Fajitas is a hassle-free dinner that the whole family will love. These simplified fajitas are made with tender marinated chicken, colorful veggies, and tons of flavor. This recipe is high in protein, dairy-free, and can easily be served gluten-free.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken breasts boneless skinless
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2/3 cup orange juice
- 3 red bell peppers cut into 1/2 inch slices
- 1 large red onion cut into 1/2 inch slices
- 2 limes 1 juiced, and zest for marinade, 1 for serving
- Freshly chopped cilantro
Options to Serve with:
- Tortillas
- Sour cream
- Guacamole
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 teaspoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon cumin, juice of one of the 2 limes (plus zest), 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 2 teaspoons kosher salt.
- Place the 2 pounds chicken breasts boneless into a large resealable plastic bag and add the marinade mixture over the chicken. Seal the bag tightly and stir through the bag to evenly coat the chicken well with the marinade. Marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or overnight for a flavorful chicken.
- Cut the 1 large red onion and 3 red bell peppers into 1/2-inch thick slices. In a 6-quart crockpot, add the marinated chicken. Pour 2/3 cup orange juice on top. Add chopped onion and bell peppers (see note). Cover the pot with the lid and cook on HIGH for 4–5 hours or until internal temperature reads 165 degrees F.
- Once finished cooking, remove the chicken from the pot and slice it into strips. Add a squeeze of half a lime juice and garnish with Freshly chopped cilantro leaves and lime wedges.
- Serve fajitas in Tortillas with your desired toppings like Sour cream and Guacamole.
Notes
- Seasonings: These fajitas get all their flavor from the seasonings, so we don't suggest skipping any. If you need to use regular paprika instead of smoked you can. However, the smoked will add more flavor.
- Bell peppers: You can substitute the red peppers for yellow or orange. For crunchier and firmer peppers, add them 30-45 minutes before the end of cooking time.
- Onion: You can substitute the red onion for a white or yellow onion.
- Lime juice: For best results, use freshly squeezed lime juice and fresh lime zest.
- Gluten-free option: You can use gluten-free tortillas, or you can serve chicken fajitas over a bowl of quinoa or brown rice for a gluten-free dinner.
- Marinate longer for more flavor: To get the most flavor, marinate the chicken overnight or for several hours before cooking.
Nutrition
Calories: 496kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 1128mg | Potassium: 883mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 3712IU | Vitamin C: 142mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 3mg