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chicken fajitas in tortillas

Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas

Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas is made with tender, spice-infused chicken, peppers and onions and it takes under 30 minutes to make in your Instant Pot.

Note: Made in a 6-qt Instant Pot

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Pressurize Time 5 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 255 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
  • 1 onion thinly sliced
  • 3 bell peppers any color, sliced twice as thick as the onions
  • 1/2 tablespoon (4 g) chili powder
  • 1/2 tablespoon (3 g) cumin
  • 1 teaspoon (3 g) garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon (1 g) paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon (3 g) salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon (0.5 g) pepper
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) water or chicken broth
  • 12 small flour tortillas

Instructions
 

  • Add all ingredients, except the water and tortillas, to the Instant Pot. Stir the ingredients to make sure everything gets coated in spices.
  • Pour in the water.
  • Close and lock the lid. Set the pressure release valve to the sealing position (if necessary on your model).
  • Cook on high pressure for 3 minutes. Do a quick pressure release and remove the lid.
  • Stir once more.
  • Serve on warm tortillas.

Notes

  • Slice your peppers a bit thicker than the onions. This keeps them from turning to mush.
  • It might not look like enough liquid in the pot, but trust me, it's just right.
  • Tailor the spice levels according to your preference. Increase or decrease the amount of chili powder or omit it entirely for a milder version.
  • If serving a large group, set up a toppings bar with various options like shredded cheese, sour cream, diced tomatoes, avocado, or cilantro, allowing everyone to personalize their fajitas.
  • Warm the tortillas before serving to improve the overall flavor of the fajita. Heat them in a skillet or microwave for a few seconds until soft and slightly toasted.

Nutrition

Calories: 255kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 14gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 713mgPotassium: 397mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2092IUVitamin C: 79mgCalcium: 106mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Chicken, Onion, Peppers, Spices
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