Description

A stress-free, slow-cooker meal that combines juicy chicken with sweet peppers and onions in a flavorful salsa-based sauce. Perfect for busy families, this recipe requires minimal prep and delivers maximum comfort.

Ingredients

Scale

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 red bell peppers, sliced into strips
2 green bell peppers, sliced into strips
1 large yellow onion, sliced into strips
16-ounce jar medium-chunk salsa
1 packet fajita seasoning (low-sodium preferred)
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 lime, juiced
1 tablespoon avocado oil (for greasing)

Instructions

Rinse chicken breasts and pat dry. Place them in a single layer at the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker.
Slice bell peppers and onions into half-inch strips and scatter them evenly over the chicken.
Pour the salsa over the vegetables and chicken, ensuring good coverage.
Sprinkle the fajita seasoning evenly over the top.
Pour the chicken broth around the edges of the slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until chicken reaches 165°F.
Remove chicken from the pot and let it rest for a few minutes.
Stir the vegetables in the slow cooker; if sauce is too thin, leave lid off for 15 minutes to reduce.
Shred the chicken using two forks and return it to the slow cooker.
Stir shredded chicken into the vegetable mixture.
Squeeze fresh lime juice over everything and stir to combine.
Serve immediately with warm tortillas and desired toppings.

Notes

For a lower-carb option, serve over cauliflower rice. To prevent watery fajitas, use thick salsa and avoid adding too much broth. If using frozen chicken, increase cooking time by 1 hour. For a spicy kick, add diced jalapeño or use hot salsa. Leftovers keep well in the fridge for 4 days or can be frozen for 3 months.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Category: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup chicken mixtur
Calories: 350
Sugar: 8
Sodium: 600
Fat: 8
Saturated Fat: 2
Carbohydrates: 25
Fiber: 4
Protein: 40

Keywords: crockpot chicken fajitas, slow cooker dinner, easy family meal, healthy weeknight dinner, gluten-free option, meal prep