Easy Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas (Video, GF)

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You only need a few pantry staple ingredients and a few mins of hand on time to make these family favorite Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas. Ready in no time at all, these can be a healthy weeknight dinner option.

You’ll also like these Instant Pot Steak Fajitas, Crockpot Chicken Fajitas and Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas.

Suitable for Gluten Free diets. Post includes Weight Watchers points.

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If you haven’t figured it out by now, I looooooove making one-pot meals. The less I have to clean up, the better. And these Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas do not disappoint in that aspect.

Creating recipes that can be cooked in one pot, or even better, in my trusty Instant Pot is totally my jam.

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    This Instant Pot Fajita Chicken recipe is one to add to your Dump and Start Instant Pot collection. It’s sooooooo simple to make. Just cut everything up, dump into the Instant Pot, press start and you’re done. Yeap, peeps, they’re that easy!!

    If you’re looking for a frugal meal that you can easily double or triple, these Instant Pot Fajitas are it.

    Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas are the kind of quick and easy make-ahead meal that’s perfect for feeding a crowd.

    Plus it is a great excuse for you to whip up some Instant Pot Steak Fajitas, Instant Pot Chicken Breast, or this super easy Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup and Instant Pot Mexican Rice

    Just the thing to make ahead for a family or company picnic, birthday party, Cinco De Mayo fiesta, or a Quinceanera celebration.

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    So, are you ready to learn just how easy it is to make Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas? Gather up your ingredients and I will show you just how simple it is to create this frugal dump and start meal…..

    How to Make Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas

    1. Add the chicken breasts and 1 cup of chicken broth to the Instant Pot and sprinkle with taco seasoning and garlic.
    2. Add the sliced bell peppers and onions on top of the Chicken, try to distribute them in an even layer.
    3. Place the lid on, lock and turn the valve to sealed position.
    4. Set to Manual / High Pressure for 7 mins.
    5. When cook time is complete, allow for 5 mins natural pressure release. Then perform a quick pressure release to allow any remaining steam to escape.
    6. Open the lid and take out the bell peppers and onions. Place in a shallow dish.
    7. Remove the chicken, place it on a cutting board and shred.
    8. Squeeze some lime onto your Pressure Cooker Chicken Fajitas and garnish with parsley.
    9. Serve with tortillas and your choice of toppings. Enjoy!image collage showing the steps for making instant pot chicken fajitas

    Make Crockpot Chicken Fajitas

    No Instant Pot? No Problem! You can make these chicken fajitas using your slow cooker instead. Here’s how:

    1. Add all of the ingredients to your slow cooker, plus 1 cup of diced tomatoes.
    2. Place the lid on, and cook for 3-4 hrs (I recommend 3 1/2 hrs) on high, or 6-7 hrs on low.
    3. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred. Serve shredded chicken with the bell peppers, onions and tortillas.image collage showing the steps for making slow cooker chicken fajitas

    Recipe Tips

    • Cooking time does not include time needed for the Instant Pot to come up to pressure or for the pressure to release.
    • If you’re looking to make shredded Chicken Fajitas in Instant Pot, you may want to add on an extra few minutes of cooking time to make them slightly more tender and easy to shred. Keep in mind, this may cook your veggies longer and make them mushy and fall apart.

    Plus even more tips……

    • If you’re lucky enough to have leftovers of this Chicken Fajita Instant Pot recipe, you can use as a base for meal prep. Add to sandwiches and rice or pasta dishes throughout the week.
    • Thinly sliced chicken breasts work better for this Chicken Fajitas in Instant Pot recipe than thicker cuts.
    one assembled pressure cooker chicken fajita with lime and salsa on a wrap

    Chef’s Tip: It’s important that you do NOT skip out on the chicken broth if you’re afraid of your chicken and vegetables becoming too soupy. You need to have some liquid (broth or water) in the Instant Pot so it can come up to pressure. To keep your chicken from being submerged, place a trivet in the Instant Pot insert and then put your chicken and vegetables on top of that.

    Prep Ahead, Freezer Prep And Storage

    Freezer prep for uncooked mix – Just slice everything up, making sure to cut your vegetables in thicker strips. Then place the ingredients in glass meal prep containers or freezer-safe plastic storage bags and keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.

    To cook your frozen Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas, simply dump the mixture into the Instant Pot and cook following the directions above. Remember that when cooking from frozen, make sure to add an extra 5 minutes to the total cook time.

    • Storage – Store cooked fajita mix in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
    • Freeze – let cooked chicken fajitas mixture cool down, then freeze in meal prep containers or flat layed ziploc bags with all the air removed and freeze for up to 3 months.

    Related : Best Meal Prep Glass Containers.

    two glass meal storage containers filled with instant pot chicken fajitas filling

    Can You Use Frozen Chicken In Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas?

    If you are meal prepping and want to just use frozen chicken for your Pressure Cooker Chicken Fajitas, you absolutely can. All you have to do is add the frozen chicken and veggies to your Instant Pot and cook for an extra 5 minutes.

    If you have fresh chicken that you want to freeze and use for this Chicken Fajitas Instant Pot recipe later, then I recommend slicing it up in strips first and then freezing it to use.

    Prefer to Make Chicken Fajitas In Strips?

    You absolutely can. What you would need to do is cut your chicken in thin strips and cut your peppers and onion in larger strips. The reason why you cut the veggies in large strips is so that they dont get soft and mushy when cooking.

    You would then cook your fajitas for 4-5 minutes in the pressure cooker. I suggest cooking them for 4 minutes the first time and se how you like them. An add another minute if you prefer.

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    Can You Eat These If You Are Gluten Free?

    Absolutely. This recipe is gluten-free, as long as you make sure that you use gluten free tortillas. Check your local grocer or market as there are a ton of options available.

    Instant Pot Fajitas Toppings

    Since this Chicken Fajitas Instant Pot recipe is so easy to prepare, you’ll have plenty of time to get your toppings out and set the table while the Instant Pot does the work for you.

    Here are some totally tasty topping suggestions for you to try:

    • shredded cheddar cheese
    • avocado slices
    • sour cream
    • diced tomato
    • lime
    • fresh made pico de gallo
    • Mexican rice
    • quinoa
    • beans
    • corn

    Fajita Seasoning

    Whilst you can use store bought fajitas seasoning, feel free to whip up a batch of this homemade seasoning.

    To make fajitas seasoning yourself you will need a selection of store cupboard ingredients such as paprika, ground cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, dried oregano and salt. Head over to my easy fajitas seasoning recipe for all the tips on how to make your own.

    More Instant Pot Recipes

    If you like Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas, then you’ll want to check out these other quick, easy and delicious Instant Pot recipes:

    Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas Serving Suggestions

    Weight Watchers Points

    If served without tortillas, one portion contains just 1 Blue Plan SmartPoint.

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    Originally published September 2019. Updated Jan 2021.

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    Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas

    Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas is a great dump and start recipe that you can make ahead to save time on busy nights.
    Prep Time5 minutes
    Cook Time7 minutes
    Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
    Cuisine: American, Mexican, Western
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 430kcal
    Author: Bintu Hardy

    Ingredients

    Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas Ingredients:

    • 2 lbs (907g) chicken breast
    • 1 cup (240g) chicken broth
    • 1.5 tbsp fajita seasoning
    • 3 bell peppers (1 red, 1 yellow & 1 green), sliced in thicker slices
    • 1 large onion sliced
    • 1 tbsp hot sauce optional
    • 8 small corn or flour tortillas

    Instructions

    • Add the chicken breasts and 1 cup of chicken broth to the Instant Pot and sprinkle with fajita seasoning and garlic.
    • Add the sliced bell peppers and onions on top of the Chicken, try to distribute them in an even layer.
    • Place the lid on, lock and turn the valve to sealed position.
    • Set to Manual / High Pressure for 7 mins.
    • When cook time is complete, allow for 5 mins natural pressure release. Then perform a quick pressure release to allow any remaining steam to escape.
    • Open the lid and take out the bell peppers and onions. Place in a shallow dish.
    • Remove the chicken, place it on a cutting board and slice.
    • Squeeze some lime onto your Pressure Cooker Chicken Fajitas and garnish with parsley.
    • Serve with tortillas and your choice of toppings. Enjoy!
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    Notes

    • Cooking time does not include time needed for the Instant Pot to come up to pressure or for the pressure to release.
    • If you’re looking to make shredded Chicken Fajitas in Instant Pot, you may want to add on an extra few minutes of cooking time to make them slightly more tender and easy to shred. Keep in mind, this may cook your veggies longer and make them mushy and fall apart.
    • If you’re lucky enough to have leftovers of this Chicken Fajita Instant Pot recipe, you can use as a base for meal prep. Add to sandwiches and rice or pasta dishes throughout the week.
    • Thinly sliced chicken breasts work better for this Chicken Fajitas in Instant Pot recipe than thicker cuts.
    Chef’s Tip: It’s important that you do NOT skip out on the chicken broth if you’re afraid of your chicken and vegetables becoming too soupy. You need to have some liquid (broth or water) in the Instant Pot so it can come up to pressure. To keep your chicken from being submerged, place a trivet in the Instant Pot insert and then put your chicken and vegetables on top of that.
    If served without tortillas, one portion contains just 1 Blue Plan SmartPoint.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 430kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 53g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 1298mg | Potassium: 1211mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 3683IU | Vitamin C: 129mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 3mg

     

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