Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas Recipe

4.34 from 3 votes

Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas Recipe

This Instant Pot chicken fajitas recipe is everything you would expect from a fajita recipe and more! Make it in no time with all of the wonderful Mexican flavors.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Pressurize Time10

Total Time40

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Chicken instant pot recipe, Easy chicken fajita recipe, Favorite family dinner recipe, Healthy instant pot recipe

Servings:

Calories: 260kcal

Equipment

Instant Pot
Can Opener

Ingredients

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
15 ounces canned black beans drained and rinsed
15 ounces canned corn (Do not drain)
14 ounces canned petite diced tomatoes with green chilies
3 bell peppers sliced (1 red, 1 yellow and 1 green)
1 yellow onion large, sliced
4 cloves garlic minced
2½ teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon pepper
2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 Tablespoon honey

Instructions

Place chicken on the bottom of the instant pot.
Add the rest of the ingredients in the order they are listed - putting the honey right on top.
Put the lid on turning the knob to SEALING.
If chicken is frozen, cook for 25 minutes.
If chicken is thawed, cook for 20 minutes.
When the timer is done, turn the knob to VENTING and let all the pressure out for a quick release. Serve with your favorite toppings on tortillas or on top of a salad.

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Notes

How to turn this into a freezer meal:

Place chicken and all ingredients listed into a gallon-sized freezer bag. Place freezer bag into freezer and it will last up to 90 days.
When ready to use, dump ingredients from bag into Instant Pot and add 1/3 cup of water in with the frozen food. Place the lid on top, move the valve to SEALING, and press the MANUAL button. Set timer for 25 minutes. Do a 5 minute NATURAL RELEASE when the timer is done. Serve on tortillas or on top of a salad.

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