Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
22 mins
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Total Time
27 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
277 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas Recipe
Description
The recipe begins by placing sliced chicken breast in the Instant Pot along with salsa, chicken broth, and taco seasoning, which create a moist, flavorful cooking environment. After pressure cooking the chicken for 20 minutes, a quick pressure release is done. Then sliced bell peppers are added and cooked under pressure for an additional two minutes to soften slightly without overcooking.
The final mixture is stirred to combine the chicken and peppers with the seasoned sauce, creating a saucy, tender fajita filling. Serving it on warm flour tortillas allows assembling handheld fajitas that can be dressed with preferred toppings such as cheese, sour cream, or guacamole.
The method emphasizes layering flavors through pressure cooking and preserving pepper texture by adding them later in the process. This dish balances savory, mildly spicy notes from the seasoning and salsa with a tender chicken texture.
Ingredients
- 3 chicken breast sliced, boneless skinless
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 Tablespoon taco seasoning
- 2-3 bell pepper sliced
- 12 flour tortillas
Instructions
- Place the chicken, salsa, taco seasoning, and broth in the instant pot.
- Add the lid - set the valve to sealing.
- Set the pressure (high pressure for 20 minutes).
- Do a quick release to release the pressure. Stir to combine.
- Add in the peppers. Add the lid back on and set the pressure for 2 minutes.
- Do quick release again to remove the pressure.
- Stir to combine.
- Serve on flour tortillas with your favorite toppings.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 277 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 277kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 830mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 542mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1505IU | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 52.3mg | 58% |
| Calcium | 82mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2.6mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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