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Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas

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.

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

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

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  1. In a bowl, combine strips of chicken with cumin, salt, chili powder, red pepper flakes, and garlic. Mix until combined.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Select SEALING on the valve and HIGH PRESSURE (or Manual) Cook Time of 6 minutes.
  6. 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.
  7. Stir chicken with peppers, then use a slotted spoon to remove the meat and vegetables from the pot (discarding the remaining liquid).
  8. Serve hot chicken and vegetables on a warm flour tortilla with optional toppings. ENJOY.

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

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

% 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%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.