Description

This slow cooker chicken fajitas recipe only has 5 ingredients! Quick and tasty, you can serve these fajitas with your favorite accompaniments. Low-carb, paleo, whole30 compliant, this easy chicken recipe can also be cooked in the Instant Pot.

Ingredients

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
3 large bell peppers, sliced
1 large onion or 2 small onions, sliced
15 ounces diced tomatoes or salsa
1/3 cup fajita seasonings (see homemade blend below)
Salt & pepper to season the chicken
3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth (for Instant Pot only)
Homemade Fajita Seasoning:
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons salt (or more)
1 1/2 teaspoons oregano
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper

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Instructions

1. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Add the chicken and all other ingredients to the slow cooker. Stir to mix well.

2. Cook on HIGH for 2–3 hours or on LOW for 4–6 hours.

3. For Instant Pot: Turn the Instant Pot to sauté. Once hot, add oil, onion, and bell pepper, and cook for 3–5 minutes until softened.

4. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Add seasoned chicken, broth, diced tomatoes, and all seasonings to the pot. Stir to mix well.

5. Close the lid and seal the valve. Set to high pressure and cook for 8 minutes.

6. When cooking is complete, quick release the pressure.

7. Do not let sit on WARM setting to avoid overcooked, dry chicken.

Notes

Do not let this sit on the WARM setting; the chicken will overcook and dry out.

Use homemade fajita seasoning for better control of flavor and sodium.

Serve with tortillas, lettuce wraps, or over cauliflower rice for low-carb options.

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Add avocado, lime wedges, or cilantro for extra flavor.