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Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas
Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas combine chicken breast, bell peppers, and onions cooked under pressure with fajita seasoning and chicken broth for tender, flavorful filling. The dish offers tender chicken slices and slightly crisp-tender vegetables, ready to serve with tortillas and optional garnishes. Using the Instant Pot speeds cooking while maintaining a balanced texture if broth and pressure time are managed.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
7 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
430 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine:
American, Mexican
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 flour tortilla small
- 8 corn 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!
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 430
% 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.