Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas Recipe
User Reviews
4.7
93 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Marinate
30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
380 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas Recipe
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Strips of honey-lime marinated chicken, bell peppers, and onions cook up quickly and easily in the Instant Pot to make the tastiest fajita filling!
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Ingredients
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into small strips
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 bell peppers sliced into strips
- 1 red onion sliced
- ½ cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Combine the soy sauce, lime juice, honey, chili powder, cumin, onion powder, salt, and garlic powder in a bowl.
- Add the chicken breasts, and coat in the marinade.
- Let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes for maximum flavor, or skip marinating if short on time.
- Press the Sauté button on the Instant Pot.
- Add in 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Once heated, add in the peppers and sprinkle with salt. Sauté for a few minutes until softened and slightly browned. Transfer the peppers to a plate.
- Add in the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the onions, and sprinkle with salt.
- Sauté for a few minutes until softened and slightly browned. Transfer the onions to the plate of peppers.
- Press the Cancel button.
- Add in the chicken, excess marinade, and chicken broth.
- Place the lid on the Instant Pot and set the timer for 12 minutes.
- When the timer is up, release the pressure manually or naturally.
- Press the Cancel button, remove the lid, and add in the peppers and onion.
- Press the Sauté button, and stir the chicken, peppers, and onions together until everything is heated through.
- Serve the chicken, peppers, and onions in tortillas with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Storage: Store Instant Pot chicken fajita mix in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days. Assemble fresh to serve.
- Store Instant Pot chicken fajita mix in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days. Assemble fresh to serve.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
380kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
51g
(102%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
145mg
(48%)
Sodium
1510mg
(63%)
Potassium
1183mg
(34%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
3467IU
(69%)
Vitamin C
123mg
(137%)
Calcium
42mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 380 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 380kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 51g | 102% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 1510mg | 63% |
| Potassium | 1183mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 3467IU | 69% |
| Vitamin C | 123mg | 137% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.7
93 reviews
Excellent
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