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Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas Recipe

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This Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas recipe offers a quick and flavorful way to enjoy classic Tex-Mex fajitas with tender chicken breast strips, colorful bell peppers, and onions cooked to perfection in an electric pressure cooker. Ready in just 14 minutes, it's a convenient and delicious meal served with warm tortillas and customizable toppings like sour cream, avocado, and lime wedges.

Ingredients

Chicken and Seasoning

  • 2 ½ pounds (1.1 kg) boneless and skinless chicken breast, cut into strips
  • 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning
  • 1 cup (240 ml) chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • Zest of 1 lime

Vegetables

  • 3 bell peppers (1 red, 1 yellow, 1 green or orange), sliced into thick long strips
  • 1 large onion, sliced

Serving

  • 8 small corn or flour tortillas
  • Optional toppings: sour cream, parsley, avocado, lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Instant Pot: Pour 1 cup of chicken broth into the Instant Pot insert to create moisture for pressure cooking. Add the chicken strips and sprinkle them evenly with 2 tablespoons of fajita seasoning to infuse flavor into the meat.
  2. Add Vegetables: Layer the sliced bell peppers and onions evenly over the seasoned chicken inside the Instant Pot. This arrangement helps the flavors meld without over-mixing.
  3. Add Lime Flavor: Drizzle 1 tablespoon of lime juice over the ingredients and add the zest of 1 lime to brighten the taste with citrus notes.
  4. Pressure Cook: Secure the lid on the Instant Pot and set the steam valve to the sealing position. Program the Instant Pot to Manual or High Pressure mode and cook for 4 minutes to quickly tenderize the chicken and soften the vegetables.
  5. Release Pressure and Serve: After cooking, carefully perform a quick pressure release to safely vent the steam. Open the lid and transfer the chicken and vegetable mixture onto a serving plate.
  6. Finalize Flavors: Squeeze some additional fresh lime juice over the fajita mixture for extra zing and freshness.
  7. Serve: Warm the tortillas and serve them alongside the chicken fajita filling. Add optional toppings such as sour cream, parsley, avocado, or lime wedges to customize your meal.

Notes

  • For spicier fajitas, add sliced jalapeños with the bell peppers.
  • You can substitute chicken breast with boneless skinless chicken thighs for more moist and flavorful meat.
  • Use gluten-free tortillas to make this recipe gluten free.
  • Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and can be reheated in the microwave or on the stovetop.
  • If you prefer softer vegetables, you can sauté the peppers and onions before adding them to the Instant Pot.

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