Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas

This Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas recipe uses simple, fresh ingredients combined with a homemade fajita seasoning blend to create a flavorful, healthy weeknight meal.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Keyword: Pot Chicken Fajitas

Prep Time: 4

Cook Time: 9

Total Time: 13

Servings: servings

Calories: 98kcal

Ingredients

For the Fajitas:

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 tbsp olive oil
Zest and juice of 1 lime
2 tbsp water or chicken broth

For the Fajita Seasoning:

½ tbsp chili powder
½ tbsp cumin
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp paprika
½ tsp dried oregano
½ tsp salt
½ tsp pepper

Instructions

Prep the Ingredients: Slice the bell peppers and onion into 1/2-inch slices. Cut the chicken into slightly thinner slices to ensure even cooking.
Add Ingredients to the Instant Pot: Layer the ingredients into the Instant Pot in this order: onions, bell peppers, chicken, olive oil, lime zest and juice, water (or chicken broth), and fajita seasoning.
Cook: Secure the Instant Pot lid and set the pressure release valve to the sealing position. Press the [Pressure Cook] button and set the timer for 4 minutes on high pressure.
Release Pressure: After cooking, quickly release the pressure by turning the release valve to the "venting" position. Once the lid unlocks, give everything a quick toss to mix.
Serve: Serve the fajita mixture warm with your favorite toppings.

Notes

Tip for Veggies: If you're concerned about overcooking the vegetables, you can sauté them first, then remove them and cook the chicken separately. Afterward, combine them.
Liquid Amount: Though only 2 tablespoons of water or broth is added, don’t worry! The veggies will release their own moisture, and the lime juice and olive oil will help create enough liquid for cooking.

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