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Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas You Gotta Try Tonight
Quick, customizable, and full of spicy flavor—these Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas come together in 10 minutes and make a perfect meal prep or fast dinner option.
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Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time
5
minutes
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Total Time
10
minutes
mins
Course
Soup
Cuisine
Mexican
Servings
4
servings
Calories
320
kcal
Equipment
1 Instant Pot
Electric pressure cooker
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
2
large
chicken breasts
thinly sliced
¼
cup
water
1
large
red onion
sliced
3
bell peppers
sliced, any color
4
ounce
can diced green chiles
3
tablespoons
fajita seasoning
1
tablespoon
hot sauce
optional, for extra kick
Instructions
Instructions
Dump sliced chicken, onion, bell peppers, green chiles, water, and fajita seasoning into Instant Pot.
Add optional hot sauce now if desired for extra heat.
Stir well to coat all pieces thoroughly.
Seal lid and set valve to sealing position.
Cook on manual high pressure for 5 minutes.
Allow natural release for 5 minutes, then switch to quick release.
Remove lid carefully, stir, and serve immediately.
Optionally discard excess liquid and serve in tacos, bowls, or wraps.
Notes
Don't slice peppers too thinly so they hold texture. Great for meal prep and easily customizable with your favorite toppings like salsa and avocado.