Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 96kcal
Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas - uses simple fresh ingredients combined with homemade fajita seasoning to bring together Mexican-inspired flavors for an easy and healthy weeknight meal. In less than 30 minutes, you'll have a tasty fajita filling made from juicy chicken and tender-crisp veggies.
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Equipment
- Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker
Ingredients
Chicken Fajita
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lime, zested and juiced
- 2 tablespoons water or chicken broth
Fajita Seasoning
- ½ tablespoon chili powder
- ½ tablespoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Prep. Cut bell peppers, onions, and chicken into slices. Cut the vegetables into 1/2-inch slices and cut the chicken into slightly thinner slices so that it all gets cooked evenly.
- Add Ingredients. To the Instant Pot, layer the ingredients in the following order: onions, peppers, chicken, olive oil, lime zest and juice, water, and fajita seasoning.
- Pressure Cook. Secure the lid on the Instant Pot and turn the pressure release valve to the sealing position. Press [Pressure Cook] on high pressure for 4 minutes.
- Quick Release. Once the cooking function ends, quick release the pressure by turning the pressure release valve to the "venting" position. Open up the lid and give everything a quick toss.
- Serve warm with your favorite fajita toppings.
Notes
- Slice peppers and onions into thicker strips so they hold their shape during pressure cooking.
- Layer vegetables on the bottom and chicken on top to prevent burning.
- Always quick release the pressure to avoid overcooking the chicken and vegetables.
- For firmer veggies, sauté them first, set aside, then stir back in after pressure cooking.
- Finish with fresh lime juice for the brightest flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Reheat in a skillet or microwave with a splash of broth or lime juice if needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 96kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 271mg | Potassium: 333mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1041IU | Vitamin C: 83mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg
