Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas are a family favorite! The instant pot fajitas simmer in a flavorful broth that can then be drizzled over the fajitas before serving. We love this healthy and easy instant pot dinner.
I love all things Mexican food and Tex-Mex inspired dishes. Some other favorites are Instant Pot Salsa Chicken Tacos, Instant Pot Chicken Enchiladas, Instant Pot Taco Stuffed Peppers, and Instant Pot Cheesy Taco Pasta. All of these recipes are so good! Make sure you check out our Instant Pot Cookbook, too. These instant pot fajitas were featured in the cookbook!
How to make instant pot chicken fajitas?
This chicken fajita recipe is a dump and go recipe – my favorite kind. All you need to do is prep the chicken and vegetables, toss them in the instant pot with chicken broth, diced green chilies, lime juice, and taco seasoning. Pressure cook the fajitas for 12 minutes, natural release, and serve!
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What are good toppings for instant pot fajitas?
- Cheese
- Sour Cream
- Lime
- Salsa
- Guacamole
What do you serve with chicken fajitas?
We usually eat these fajitas as a stand-alone meal. However, if you want to pair it with something, I recommend serving it with a green salad, cornbread, or corn chowder.
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Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas Recipe
Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas are a family favorite! The instant pot fajitas simmer in a flavorful broth that can then be drizzled over the fajitas before serving. We love this healthy and easy instant pot dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, sliced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 medium sweet onion, sliced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium orange bell pepper, sliced
- 1 (4-ounce) can mild diced green chilies
- 1 (1-ounce) packet taco seasoning
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 6 (10-inch) flour tortillas, warmed
- Optional: cheese and sour cream for serving
Instructions
- Combine all ingreditients except tortillas in instant pot. Stir to combine.
- Close the lid and set the pressure release valve to sealing.
- Press the manual or pressure cook button and set to 12 minutes.
- Natural pressure release for 10 minutes and the quick release remaining pressure.
- Serve chicken and veggies in warmed tortillas.
- Drizzle a small amount of the sauce over ever fajita and top with cheese and sour cream, if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Yield
6Serving Size
1 FajitaAmount Per Serving Calories 217 Total Fat 9g Saturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0g Unsaturated Fat 5g Cholesterol 99mg Sodium 433mg Carbohydrates 15g Net Carbohydrates 0g Fiber 2g Sugar 5g Sugar Alcohols 0g Protein 22g
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