Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
7 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
430 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas
Description
This recipe layers sliced chicken breasts with bell peppers and onions in an Instant Pot alongside chicken broth and fajita seasoning. Cooking under high pressure for seven minutes tenderizes the chicken and infuses it with the seasoning blend. After a natural then quick pressure release, the vegetables and chicken are removed separately; the chicken is sliced and the vegetables served alongside.
The method produces juicy, seasoned chicken strips complemented by peppers and onions that remain somewhat crisp if timing is followed carefully. Lime juice and parsley added at serving provide fresh acidity and brightness. The dish is served with flour or corn tortillas, making customizable, handheld fajitas.
Keeping chicken broth in the pot is essential to reach pressure and avoid overly soupy results; a trivet can be used to keep ingredients from submerging. Leftovers are suitable for meal prep and versatile for sandwiches or rice dishes. Adjust pressure time if shredded chicken is desired, noting that it softens vegetables further.
Ingredients
Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas Ingredients:
- 2 lbs chicken breast 907g
- 1 cup chicken broth 240g
- 1.5 tbsp fajita seasoning
- 3 bell pepper 1 red, 1 yellow & 1 green), sliced in thicker slices
- 1 onion sliced, large
- 1 tbsp hot sauce optional
- 8 corn tortilla small
- 8 flour tortilla small
Instructions
- Add the chicken breasts and 1 cup of chicken broth to the Instant Pot and sprinkle with fajita seasoning and garlic.
- Add the sliced bell peppers and onions on top of the Chicken, try to distribute them in an even layer.
- Place the lid on, lock and turn the valve to sealed position.
- Set to Manual / High Pressure for 7 mins.
- When cook time is complete, allow for 5 mins natural pressure release. Then perform a quick pressure release to allow any remaining steam to escape.
- Open the lid and take out the bell peppers and onions. Place in a shallow dish.
- Remove the chicken, place it on a cutting board and slice.
- Squeeze some lime onto your Pressure Cooker Chicken Fajitas and garnish with parsley.
- Serve with tortillas and your choice of toppings. Enjoy!
Notes
- Always include chicken broth to enable pressure cooking; use a trivet to prevent chicken and vegetables from being fully submerged.
- Cooking time excludes the Instant Pot pressurizing and depressurizing periods.
- To make shredded chicken, add a few more minutes but expect softer vegetables.
- Leftovers can be repurposed for sandwiches, rice, or pasta dishes throughout the week.
- Thinly sliced chicken breasts yield better results than thick cuts in this recipe.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 430 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 430kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 53g | 106% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 1298mg | 54% |
| Potassium | 1211mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 3683IU | 74% |
| Vitamin C | 129mg | 143% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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