Easy Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas
Instant Pot Fajitas: cook juicy chicken and bright bell peppers in minutes. A simple, flavorful weeknight meal for the whole family.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- lime juice from 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 large yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the thinly sliced chicken breasts to the bowl and toss to coat evenly with the marinade.
- Pour 1 cup of chicken broth into the stainless-steel insert of the Instant Pot.
- Carefully add the marinated chicken strips to the Instant Pot.
- Layer the thinly sliced red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, and onion slices on top of the chicken.
- Close the lid, lock it into place, set the valve to "sealing" position, and press the "Pressure Cook" (or "Manual") button. Set the timer to 5 minutes on high pressure.
- When the cook time is complete, press the "Cancel/Off" button.
- Carefully switch the valve to venting position for a quick release of pressure. Once the pressure is fully released and the metal valve drops, carefully open the lid, being cautious of the steam.
- Stir the fajitas gently before serving.
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Notes
- For the most tender chicken, slice against the grain before marinating.
- Don't overcrowd the Instant Pot; cook in batches if necessary to ensure even cooking.
- Ensure your Instant Pot lid is properly sealed before starting the cooking cycle.
- Chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for food safety. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- Don't overcrowd the Instant Pot; cook in batches if necessary to ensure even cooking.
- Ensure your Instant Pot lid is properly sealed before starting the cooking cycle.
- Chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for food safety. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.