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Slow-Cooked Smoky Chicken and Peppers Fajitas

This dish features tender chicken and sweet bell peppers slow-cooked until smoky and caramelized, mimicking the flavor of grilled fajitas. The ingredients transform into a juicy, layered, and slightly charred dish with a fragrant aroma, perfect for easy weeknight dinners. The final appearance showcases vibrant, soft peppers and shredded chicken with a smoky, inviting look.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 peppers bell peppers (mixed colors) sliced into strips
  • 1 large onion thinly sliced
  • 2 chicken breasts cut into strips
  • 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning homemade or store-bought
  • 1/4 cup lime juice brightens the dish at the end
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for tossing vegetables
  • 2 cloves garlic minced, optional

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Sharp knife

Method
 

  1. Slice the bell peppers into strips and thinly slice the onion. Set aside.
  2. Pat dry the chicken breasts and cut them into strips about 1 inch wide, ensuring they cook evenly and absorb flavors well.
  3. In a small bowl, mix the fajita seasoning with a tablespoon of olive oil to create a fragrant spice paste.
  4. Toss the chicken strips with the spice mixture until evenly coated, then set aside.
  5. Place the sliced peppers and onions into the bottom of your slow cooker. Drizzle with the remaining olive oil and toss gently to coat.
  6. Lay the seasoned chicken strips on top of the peppers and onions in the slow cooker.
  7. Pour the lime juice over everything and add minced garlic if using, then cover the slow cooker with its lid.
  8. Cook on low heat for 4 to 5 hours, until the peppers are soft and slightly charred, and the chicken is tender and easily shreddable.
  9. Check the dish after 4 hours; the peppers should be caramelized and fragrant, and the chicken should shred easily with a fork. If needed, cook a little longer.
  10. Use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker or transfer to a serving dish. The peppers should be soft, slightly charred, and aromatic.
  11. Serve the smoky chicken and peppers hot, with warm tortillas and your favorite toppings like cilantro or cheese for a complete fajita experience.