Name: Easy Chicken Fajita Freezer Meal
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 240 min
Ingredients: 2 lb chicken breast (or chicken thighs); 3 bell peppers (sliced in 1.5-inch pieces); 1 large onion (chopped); 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes (liquid included); 1 jalapeno (diced (seeds removed)); 1 tsp lime zest; 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (juice of one lime); 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 packet taco seasoning ((optional homemade taco seasoning)); 2 tsp chili powder; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 1/2 tsp dried oregano

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Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas

This easy chicken fajita freezer meal is preservative free, healthy and full of flavor! Make instant pot chicken fajitas or slow cooker chicken fajitas.

Not to mention chicken fajitas are super cost effective. Eating well on a budget is doable for you if you have the simple recipes that taste good.

Often times when I go out to a restaurant I wish I were home (besides the clean up part) because I actually like my food better. Cooking for years has allowed me to perfect tons of recipes and make sure they are simple healthy and affordable!

This is one of those recipes that is simple, healthy and affordable!

AND who doesn’t like a good chicken fajita dinner!

You can use a fajita seasoning packet if you wish but I prefer using my own fresh organic spices. Organic spices do not have to be expensive and do not contain any of the gunk in seasoning packets or cheap spices.

Here is a link to the code of federal regulations concerning spices if you want to know more.

This may be one of the best kid-friendly crockpot freezer meals because of the customization it offers. Its fun to serve up fajitas and allow everyone to make their own tacos! Makes dinner into an experience as a family all together.

Why you will love chicken fajitas recipe.

10 Minutes to Prep
Super Easy
Extremely Tasty
Healthy (Soy Free, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Preservative Free)
Family Friendly

What is lime zest? Why fresh lime juice?

Lime zest is taken from the rind of the fresh lime. It adds so much freshness and flavor to any recipe. I also always try to use fresh lime juice because it has a completely different taste then bottled lime juice. Bottled tends to have an artificial and bitter taste giving the dish a less pleasant flavor.

How to make the homemade taco seasoning?

SUPER EASY! Just place all the seasonings together into a small bowl and mix. You can make what you need and use it all up or try mixing together extra and set it in a glass spice jar in the cabinet ready to go whenever you need it.

How to make this chicken fajitas recipe in the slow cooker?

Just throw everything into a slow cooker and let it cook for you. No mess, no fuss and a delicious home-cooked dinner!

What kind of meat can I use?

Use chicken breasts or chicken thighs for this recipe. Try to remove skin from whatever cut of meat you use so that there is not too much fat in the dish.

You can even use frozen chicken, although I prefer to use raw chicken and not cooked unless it is fresh rotisserie chicken.

When removing your chicken from the slow cooker or instant pot you can serve the chicken in a couple different ways. From thinly sliced chicken to shredded chicken, your fajitas will be delicious.

What to serve with this chicken fajitas recipe?

Serve with rice, tortillas, cauliflower rice or on a bed of shredded carrots. You can also top it off with all of your favorite taco seasonings plus salsa, guac and or sour cream.

There are endless possibilities when it comes to homemade fajitas. You will LOVE theses and love getting to feed the family something even the picky eaters will continue to ask for.

How to store this chicken fajita recipe?

After cooking store in fridge in an airtight container for 3-5 days.

Do I need a slow cooker for this recipe?

This freezer meal is ideal for a slow cooker or crockpot. Freezer meals are designed to be quick and easy, with little to no meal prep involved. You can use a slow cooker or crock pot for this recipe. It is designed to be fast and easy so you do not have to take the time to cook all night.

Can I use an instant pot instead?

Of course! If you like your bell peppers and onions crisp then be sure to add them to the pressure cooker after cooking or in the skillet for a few minutes. Placing them in the instant pot to cook along with the chicken will break them down to be soft.

Instant pot fajitas are great with any protein you choose. Make instant pot veggie fajitas, instant pot chicken fajitas with salsa or instant pot chicken fajita bowls.

If you are tight on time or a last minute cook then instant pot recipes, like this fajitas recipe, are a great healthy time saver. As easy as throwing everything in the instant post, adjusting your cook time, and enjoying your day/evening.

*See FAQ’s and specific tips following recipe below. (so you don’t have to scroll for a million years to find the food).

Are chicken fajitas healthy?

Yes! The best part about fajitas is they are totally customizable for your dietary needs. I also love to serve fajitas at a party so that everyone gets exactly what they like. This recipe is so great for any family ready to please all those picky eaters.

Ingredients you will need for this chicken fajitas recipe.

chicken breast (or chicken thighs)
bell peppers
onion
diced tomatoes
jalapeno
lime zest
fresh lime juice
salt
pepper
taco seasoning packet (optional: DIY taco seasoning)

DIY Taco Seasoning Ingredients:

chili powder
ground cumin
paprika
garlic powder
onion powder
dried oregano

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Easy Chicken Fajita Freezer Meal

Enjoy this easy chicken fajita freezer meal with the whole family. This crockpot freezer meal is kid friendly and a crowd pleaser. You have to try this!

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time4 hrs

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas, Instant Pot Fajitas, Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas

Servings: 6

Calories: 331kcal

Author: Hannah Stewart

Equipment

Slow Cooker or Crockpot
Instant Pot

Ingredients

2 lb chicken breast or chicken thighs
3 bell peppers sliced in 1.5-inch pieces
1 large onion chopped
14.5 oz can diced tomatoes liquid included
1 jalapeno diced (seeds removed)
1 tsp lime zest
2 tbsp fresh lime juice juice of one lime
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 packet taco seasoning (optional homemade taco seasoning)

Homemade Taco Seasoning:

2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp dried oregano

Instructions

Add all ingredients into slow cooker and stir.
Cook on low 4 hours or high 2 hours.
Remove chicken breasts and slice with sharp knife. Remove peppers and onions and serve!
Serve in tortillas, over rice, cauliflower rice or on top of chips! Garnish with your favorite taco toppings!

Freezer Directions:

Label Freezer bag with recipe name, cooking from frozen directions and expiration date (todays date plus three months).
Add all ingredients to labeled gallon freezer bag.
Store in freezer for up to three months.

Slow Cooker – Cooking from Frozen Directions:

Thaw overnight in fridge or in the morning in some warm water (meal may not be 100% thawed but that is ok).
Add freezer bag contents into slow cooker.
Cook on low 4 hours, 4-5 hours if frozen.
Remove chicken breasts and slice with sharp knife. Remove peppers and onions and serve!
Serve in tortillas, over rice, cauliflower rice or on top of chips! Garnish with your favorite taco toppings!

Instant Pot – Cooking from Frozen Directions:

Thaw overnight in fridge or in the morning in some warm water (meal may not be 100% thawed but that is ok).
Add freezer bag contents into the instant pot.
Place the lid on, lock and be sure the valve is sealed so the pressure may build.
Cook on high pressure for 7 minutes.
NPR for 5 minutes then quick release the remaining pressure.
Remove chicken and veggies to serve. Cut chicken into desired size.
Optional: Ganish with fresh parsley and fresh lime slices.

Notes

May top with favorite taco toppings! (cheese, guacamole, salsa, etc…)
Make it pretty: Garnish with fresh cilantro and a lime wedge.
Don’t discard the extra liquid after cooking and use it to make rice

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