Are you craving for a Mexican dish that is easy to make, healthy, and full of flavors? Look no further than Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas! This one-pot wonder is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a weekend feast with family and friends.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips- 1 red bell pepper, sliced- 1 green bell pepper, sliced- 1 yellow onion, sliced- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced (optional)- 3 cloves garlic, minced- 1 teaspoon chili powder- 1 teaspoon ground cumin- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika- ½ teaspoon salt- ¼ teaspoon black pepper- 2 tablespoons olive oil- ¼ cup chicken broth- Juice of 1 lime- Tortillas, for serving- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, cilantro
This image showcases all the ingredients needed for the recipe, making it easy for people to gather everything they need before starting to cook.
Directions:
1. Turn on the Instant Pot and select the sauté function. Add the olive oil and let it heat up for a minute.2. Add the sliced chicken to the pot and cook for 2-3 minutes until browned on all sides.3. Add the sliced bell peppers, onion, jalapeño pepper (if using), and garlic to the pot. Stir to combine.4. In a small bowl, mix together the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Sprinkle the mixture over the chicken and vegetables in the pot. Stir to combine.
This image provides a visual of what the chicken fajitas will look like while they are cooking in the Instant Pot, making it easy for people to follow the recipe and monitor their progress.5. Pour the chicken broth over the mixture in the pot. Close the lid and set the Instant Pot to manual high pressure for 5 minutes.6. Once the cooking time is up, allow the pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes, then use the quick release method to release any remaining pressure.7. Open the lid and stir in the lime juice.8. Serve the chicken fajitas with warm tortillas and your desired toppings.
This image showcases a fully assembled chicken fajita with all the toppings, making it easy for people to visualize what their finished dish should look like.Enjoy your delicious Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas! This recipe is sure to become a family favorite that you will want to make again and again.
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