Description
These Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas are a quick and flavorful meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, and onions are cooked with fajita seasoning in the Instant Pot for a delicious filling that can be served in tortillas with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large chicken breast, sliced thinly
- 1/2 large onion, sliced
- 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil (optional)
- 1.5 tablespoons fajita seasoning
- 2 tablespoons water
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Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Slice the chicken, onion, and bell peppers.
- Cooking: In the Instant Pot, combine all ingredients and ensure they are well coated in seasoning.
- Cook: Seal the Instant Pot, set to high pressure for 4 minutes, then quick release.
- Serve: Enjoy the fajita mixture in tortillas with desired toppings.
Notes
- For crunchier peppers, add them after pressure cooking and let them steam briefly.
- For freezer meal prep, slice ingredients, season the chicken, and freeze for up to 3 months.
- To use frozen chicken, adjust cooking time to 7 minutes and avoid adding peppers before cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 135 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 486mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 48mg
