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Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas

Craving a fast, flavorful, and healthy dinner? These Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas are your perfect weeknight solution! Juicy chicken, tender-crisp peppers, and bold homemade fajita seasoning come together in under 30 minutes with almost no effort.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Keyword: Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 4 minutes
Total Time: 9 minutes
Servings: 6

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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 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 lime, zested and juiced
  • 2 tablespoons water or chicken broth

Homemade 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 black pepper

 

Instructions

1. Prepare the Ingredients

  • Slice the bell peppers, onions, and chicken.
  • Cut the vegetables into ½-inch slices and the chicken into slightly thinner strips to ensure even cooking.

2. Layer in the Instant Pot

  • Add ingredients in this order: onions, bell peppers, chicken, olive oil, lime zest & juice, water (or broth), and fajita seasoning.

3. Pressure Cook

  • Secure the Instant Pot lid and set the pressure release valve to sealing.
  • Select Pressure Cook (High Pressure) for 4 minutes.

4. Quick Release & Serve

  • When the cooking time is up, perform a quick release by turning the valve to venting.
  • Remove the lid and toss everything together.
  • Serve warm with your favorite fajita toppings!

 

Tips for Perfect Fajitas

  • For crisper veggies, sauté them first, set them aside, then pressure-cook the chicken separately. Add the veggies back in at the end.
  • No extra liquid needed! The vegetables release moisture while cooking, keeping everything juicy and flavorful.
 

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
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