Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas

Name: Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 41 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons olive oil; 2 lb boneless; 2 Tablespoons ground cumin; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; 2 teaspoon chili powder; ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 2 garlic cloves; ½ cup chicken broth; 1 sweet red pepper; 1 green bell pepper; 1 orange or yellow bell pepper; 1 yellow onion; 1 lime; 8 flour tortillas; Optional toppings: guacamole, sour cream, shredded cheese, tomatoes, lettuce

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
20 mins
Total Time
41 mins
Servings
8 servings
Calories
442 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Mexican

Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas

Nicole Henderson

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This Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas recipe makes fajita night even easier! Strips of chicken cooked with Mexican spices and bell peppers are delicious served with tortillas and all your favorite toppings.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 Tablespoons olive oil
2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into strips
2 Tablespoons ground cumin
½ teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 garlic cloves minced
½ cup chicken broth
1 sweet red pepper seeded and sliced
1 green bell pepper seeded and sliced
1 orange or yellow bell pepper seeded and sliced
1 yellow onion sliced
1 lime juiced
8 flour tortillas warmed
Optional toppings: guacamole, sour cream, shredded cheese, tomatoes, lettuce

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Instructions

In a bowl, combine strips of chicken with cumin, salt, chili powder, red pepper flakes, and garlic. Mix until combined.
Select the SAUTE setting on the Instant Pot and add olive oil to the pot. When warm, add in the seasoned chicken and cook until browned, about 4-5 minutes, stirring ocassionally.
Turn pot off and add chicken broth. Using a wooden spoon, scrape the cooked bits from the bottom of the pot COMPLETELY. This process is called deglazing, and will prevent the burn notice.
Add sliced peppers and onion to the pot (do not stir). Add the lime juice to the pot (again, do not stir). Lock the lid in place.
Select SEALING on the valve and HIGH PRESSURE (or Manual) Cook Time of 6 minutes.
After cook time ends, allow to naturally release pressure for ten minutes, then move the valve to "VENTING" to allow the remaining pressure to release.
Stir chicken with peppers, then use a slotted spoon to remove the meat and vegetables from the pot (discarding the remaining liquid).
Serve hot chicken and vegetables on a warm flour tortilla with optional toppings. ENJOY.

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Notes

Recipe tested in a 6qt Instant Pot.
You can substitute chicken breasts, however, I find the thighs to retain more moisture and flavor in this recipe!

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1fajita Calories 442kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 34g (68%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 13g Cholesterol 143mg (48%) Sodium 690mg (29%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 442 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1fajita
Calories	442kcal	22%
Carbohydrates	37g	12%
Protein	34g	68%
Fat	18g	28%
Saturated Fat	5g	25%
Polyunsaturated Fat	13g	76%
Cholesterol	143mg	48%
Sodium	690mg	29%
Fiber	4g	16%
Sugar	4g	8%