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Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas Recipe

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!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Marinate
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 380 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

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

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  1. Combine the soy sauce, lime juice, honey, chili powder, cumin, onion powder, salt, and garlic powder in a bowl.
  2. Add the chicken breasts, and coat in the marinade.
  3. Let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes for maximum flavor, or skip marinating if short on time.
  4. Press the Sauté button on the Instant Pot.
  5. Add in 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
  6. 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.
  7. Add in the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the onions, and sprinkle with salt.
  8. Sauté for a few minutes until softened and slightly browned. Transfer the onions to the plate of peppers.
  9. Press the Cancel button.
  10. Add in the chicken, excess marinade, and chicken broth.
  11. Place the lid on the Instant Pot and set the timer for 12 minutes.
  12. When the timer is up, release the pressure manually or naturally.
  13. Press the Cancel button, remove the lid, and add in the peppers and onion.
  14. Press the Sauté button, and stir the chicken, peppers, and onions together until everything is heated through.
  15. 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

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

% 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.