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    Home » Sweet and Savory Slow Cooker Fajitas Recipe!

    September 12, 2016 By Camille 37 Comments

    Sweet and Savory Slow Cooker Fajitas Recipe!

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    Because school days can be long and work can be stressful, prepping and drumming up ideas for weeknight meals should be the least of your worries! Our Crock-Pot® slow cooker never lets us down when we all crave something warm, wholesome, and cooked just right. Our Sweet and Savory Slow Cooker Fajitas is a hands-down favorite at our house, and we've partnered with Crock-Pot® Brand to share the recipe!

    sweet and savory slow cooker fajitas

    I've heard that the most delicious and desirable foods in all of the world's cuisine are those that combine opposite flavors, even if in just small amounts. It's by including both the sour with the sweet, or the sweet with the savory, that the best recipes are born, and while we can't put a finger on exactly why we love it so much, our palettes are totally pleased! We love to marry different flavors in our Crock-Pot® slow cooker when they can simmer for hours and combine so beautifully! I grew up in a home where Mexican food was served practically every other night during the school year, so it only feels appropriate that I make my family something festive on a regular basis now that we have school age children. These Sweet and Savory Slow Cooker Fajitas are exactly what everyone wants to come together for after a long day of classes, work, errands, and busy weekday life!

    sweet and savory slow cooker fajitas

    Sweet and Savory Slow Cooker Fajitas

    The ingredient list is really quite simple, and everything can easily be found at any grocery store.

    Ingredients:

    • 2.5 lbs. of chicken breast
    • 3 colorful peppers
    • one sweet onion
    • ½ cup fajita seasoning
    • 1 cup light or dark brown sugar
    • 1 cup of water
    • 3 limes

    fajita ingredients

    Begin by slicing your peppers into thin strips after cutting off the tops and the white insides.

    crock pot peppers

    Slice up your onion and cut the chicken breasts into long thin strips, then arrange everything in your Crock-Pot® slow cooker by color, or simply throw everything in at once! Ahh, the beauty of slow cookers!

    slow cooker fajitas

    Crumble the brown sugar over the top of the vegetables and chicken, then combine the water with the fajita seasoning and pour that on as well. Lastly, squeeze the juice out of three limes with a juicer into the pot.

    lime fajitas

    Cover your slow cooker and set it on low for three hours. This is where I absolutely LOVE my Crock-Pot® Programmable Lift & Serve Hinged Lid 6-Quart Oval Slow Cooker. What sets this Crock-Pot® slow cooker apart from others I've had in the past is that this one is programmable! I don't have to stress over being home in time to turn off the cooker so that the food doesn't dry up or overcook because I can set the number of hours I'd like it to cook, and then it automatically reverts to the "Warm" setting. The automated smart cook settings and multi-method cooking options have really made this one of my must-have tools in the kitchen, and I feel like it is absolutely essential for busy families.

    programmable crock pot

    After an hour or so of cooking, lift up the lid and stir the ingredients around a bit so that the chicken pieces can cook thoroughly.

    sweet and savory fajitas

    The detachable lid that lifts and lowers on a hinge is excellent for recipes that involve some checking, stirring, or occasional add-ins along the cooking process.

    programable crock pot

    Everything should be nice and tender after three hours, but I image another hour cooking on Low would be perfectly fine, too. With the precision heat technology, I know everything will be cooked evenly and thoroughly. This recipe provides just the right amount of sweet juices to marinate the chicken and vegetables and creates not just a meal, but something memorable! I feel like the possibilities are really endless with Crock-Pot® brand, and because throwing in add-ins and impromptu ingredients is all part of the cooking experience, every recipe turns out a little unique. You could try all sorts of things with this fajita recipe by adding in more flavors and spices that suit you.

    sweet and savory crock pot fajitas

    Glorious! The marriage of lime and sweet onion is so delightful. Add to that the sweetness of the brown sugar and the saltiness in the seasonings, and you've got one addicting meal on your table.

    fajita recipe

    Gather up your favorite fajita toppings, like Monterrey jack cheese, cilantro, avocado, tomatoes, and sour cream...

    fajita toppings

    ...and start loading them up!

    slow cooker sweet fajitas

    I like to scoop the sour cream into a plastic bag, clip a small hole in the corner, and spread it like frosting. You could even thin it out with a little milk if you'd like it to spread more like a dressing.

    fajitas recipe

    The chopped cilantro on top is the crowning touch! These are going to fly off your table. I've made these twice this week and we're already looking forward to the next occasion!

    slow cooker sweet and savory fajitas

    It would be easy to interchange the meat in this fajita recipe. Feel free to get creative by using steak or even shrimp!

    sweet savory slow cooker fajitas

    Pull out your Crock-Pot® slow cooker tonight and treat your family to Sweet and Savory Slow Cooker Fajitas!

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    Enjoy our video tutorial to see just how fun this slow cooker fajitas recipe is to put together!

    Connect: Follow Crock-Pot® brand on Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest, and Instagram.

    Do you have some family favorite Crock-Pot® slow cooker recipes?!
    Please comment below telling us your best dishes, or if there are some you'd like to see!

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    Disclosure: Sponsored post byCrock-Pot® Brand and Mirum Shopper. All opinions are my own.

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    Comments

    1. Alicia C says

      September 12, 2016 at 2:52 am

      Great recipe! I never knew my slow cooker could do this - this is a "must try" on my list.

      Reply
    2. Sarah Kurtz says

      September 12, 2016 at 8:32 am

      These look and sound amazing! I love that crock pot too! I just have a normal one lol... but I love them for busy days.

      Reply
    3. Amber Ludwig says

      September 12, 2016 at 9:37 am

      Mmmm!!! These look and sound delicious!! I love anything slow cooker, makes it so so much easier!! Throw it all in and poof!!! Done when you need it!! Perfection!

      Reply
    4. Elizabeth K says

      September 13, 2016 at 4:31 am

      Yum! Can't wait to try

      Reply
    5. G K says

      September 19, 2016 at 10:42 am

      These look great! I like the addition of sugar.

      Reply
    6. Marie Lowther says

      September 20, 2016 at 8:27 am

      I love crock pot recipes I'm always looking for new ones to try, thank you!

      Reply
    7. Rhonda says

      September 21, 2016 at 1:04 pm

      Aw man... I had 5 lbs of chicken breast and I just cooked them all yesterday! I'll definitely be making these next week after that's all eaten up.

      Reply
    8. Stephanie F says

      September 26, 2016 at 12:49 pm

      I have a crockpot that is just sitting there for years... Now i have to put it to use to try this recipe! Thank you!!

      Reply
    9. crystal gibson says

      September 26, 2016 at 8:06 pm

      These sound wonderful. I need a new crock pot like this one. I have an older model 6 quart cooker that I have been using for years.

      Reply
    10. Freya says

      October 02, 2016 at 2:08 am

      I really love Fajitas but my husband and son don't like peppers. What would you recommend? Is there any way to substitute pepper? BTW, I love your slow cooker. Is it expensive?

      Reply
    11. Kimberly Flickinger says

      October 03, 2016 at 10:02 pm

      I finally have a reason to use the crockpot that I won, and I love this idea. Thank you for sharing.

      Reply
    12. Kenia Guzman says

      October 07, 2016 at 11:53 am

      Yummy! Possibly dinner tonight

      Reply
    13. Cherie olszewski says

      October 09, 2016 at 4:30 pm

      Looks so delicious and easy to make!! I'm always looking to try new recipes, sounds like I have a dinner menu for monday!!

      Reply
    14. Lana_SHON says

      October 14, 2016 at 7:55 am

      Really nice!Thank you!

      Reply
    15. Jennifer Love says

      October 25, 2016 at 4:07 pm

      Looks delicious! I'm gonna try this out.

      Reply
    16. Jo-Ann Brightman says

      November 12, 2016 at 9:27 pm

      These fajitas are very delicious. I would love to use a slow cooker to make this recipe.

      Reply
    17. Jennifer B says

      November 15, 2016 at 6:37 am

      Just ordered a slow cooker, this might just be the first recipe I make in it! Thank you for it.

      Reply
    18. Anna Thorn says

      November 15, 2016 at 8:00 am

      Looks like I need to buy a slower cooker, these look delicious.

      Reply
    19. Michelle Proper says

      November 15, 2016 at 9:50 am

      Wow! These look great and oh so easy! I just love your photo's too...looks so good. Thanks 🙂

      Reply
    20. Deana Mooney says

      November 15, 2016 at 5:02 pm

      Easy and tasty! My kind of meal.

      Reply
    21. Rhiannon F says

      November 22, 2016 at 11:30 am

      Looks delis saving for later.

      Reply
    22. Nicole Flynn says

      November 27, 2016 at 12:06 pm

      This looks delicious, and too complicated either. I love slow cooker recipes.

      Reply
    23. Cathy Jarolin says

      November 27, 2016 at 4:18 pm

      Its amazing what you can cook up in a Slow Cooker !! This recipe looks Delicious and so easy to do with your awesome Illustrations and directions. Thank You for sharing your recipe. I pinned it! Can't wait to try it! Love fajita's.

      Reply
    24. Lauren | also known as mama says

      November 29, 2016 at 2:49 am

      My mouth is watering! Adding these too the menu this week!

      Reply
    25. gloria patterson says

      November 29, 2016 at 8:31 pm

      this looks so good I can almost smell it!

      really like this crockpot and lid is so cool

      Reply
    26. Linda Manns Linneman says

      December 06, 2016 at 7:13 am

      This sounds so good. I love all the color. I will be making this over the holidays. Thank you so much for sharing

      Reply
    27. rochelle haynes says

      January 22, 2017 at 7:26 am

      This looks good love to try this

      Reply
    28. Emily Bullock says

      February 09, 2017 at 4:47 pm

      This looks delicious and easy! I might have to try it this weekend.

      Reply
    29. Arminda says

      February 21, 2017 at 8:48 am

      Yum!! Looks easy and so yummy. I love that it just goes in my crockpot!

      Reply
    30. Rosie says

      May 29, 2017 at 12:47 pm

      We love sweet 'n savory! Now that I have a slow cooker I can make this!! yeah!

      Reply
    31. G K says

      August 10, 2017 at 10:55 am

      I love the addition of brown sugar! I prefer a little sweet with my savory.

      Reply
    32. Deborah D says

      August 17, 2017 at 1:13 pm

      These look so good. Will be making this soon.

      Reply
    33. Jeannette Olton says

      November 20, 2017 at 8:29 am

      This is a great recipe! I love using a Crock Pot although mine is ancient it still works perfectly.

      Reply
    34. Sandy Klocinski says

      November 20, 2017 at 10:36 am

      Awesome recipe! Nice crock pot as well. I love slow cooker meals

      Reply
    35. Melissa Storms says

      November 20, 2017 at 3:35 pm

      These look good, I love fajitas, I like the idea of making them in the slow cooker, the mess from frying them almost makes it not worth making them with any kind of frequency.

      Reply
    36. shelly peterson says

      February 08, 2018 at 5:36 pm

      I love Fajitas but have never made them before. These look good and easy to make.

      Reply
    37. Mia says

      December 02, 2018 at 2:37 pm

      Looks delicious and would be such a nice dinner to come home to after a winter walk.

      Reply

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