{"id":44856,"date":"2022-04-30T22:09:28","date_gmt":"2022-05-01T04:09:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/?p=44856"},"modified":"2022-04-30T22:09:31","modified_gmt":"2022-05-01T04:09:31","slug":"chicken-fajitas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/chicken-fajitas\/","title":{"rendered":"Chicken Fajitas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Make the best I<strong>nstant Pot Chicken Fajitas<\/strong> with chicken breasts, bell peppers, and onions for a fast and family-friendly weeknight dinner in one pot.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Chicken_Fajitias_Instant_Pot_Recipe_by_Pressure_Cooking_Today_PCT-4480-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"A side shot of a fajita, loaded with peppers, cilantro, and chicken, garnished with a lime with salsa and rice in the background\" class=\"wp-image-44864\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Chicken_Fajitias_Instant_Pot_Recipe_by_Pressure_Cooking_Today_PCT-4480-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Chicken_Fajitias_Instant_Pot_Recipe_by_Pressure_Cooking_Today_PCT-4480-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Chicken_Fajitias_Instant_Pot_Recipe_by_Pressure_Cooking_Today_PCT-4480-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Chicken_Fajitias_Instant_Pot_Recipe_by_Pressure_Cooking_Today_PCT-4480-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Chicken_Fajitias_Instant_Pot_Recipe_by_Pressure_Cooking_Today_PCT-4480.jpg 1350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#ffdab9\"><strong>\u2764\ufe0f Why You&#8217;ll Love This Recipe: <\/strong>This is a super fast and easy fajita recipe that requires just one pot. It\u2019s a kid-friendly meal made with easy-to-find ingredients.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re always using the Instant Pot for quick, fast dinner recipes. And if they\u2019re made with chicken breasts (which we always have in the freezer), even better! All you need to build flavor in this simple recipe is your favorite fajita sauce, some fresh veggies, and your favorite toppings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is one of our favorite <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/category\/chicken\/\">Instant Pot Chicken Recipes<\/a>. We love making Mexican and Tex-Mex food in the Instant Pot, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/easy-pressure-cooker-chile-colorado-smothered-burritos\/\">Easy Instant Pot Chili Colorado Smothered Burritos<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/pressure-cooker-beef-chili\/\">Beef and Bean Chili<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Chicken_Fajitias_Instant_Pot_Recipe_by_Pressure_Cooking_Today_PCT-4460-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"an overhead shot of the ingredients needed to make chicken fajitas in the Instant Pot\" class=\"wp-image-44860\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Chicken_Fajitias_Instant_Pot_Recipe_by_Pressure_Cooking_Today_PCT-4460-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Chicken_Fajitias_Instant_Pot_Recipe_by_Pressure_Cooking_Today_PCT-4460-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Chicken_Fajitias_Instant_Pot_Recipe_by_Pressure_Cooking_Today_PCT-4460-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Chicken_Fajitias_Instant_Pot_Recipe_by_Pressure_Cooking_Today_PCT-4460-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Chicken_Fajitias_Instant_Pot_Recipe_by_Pressure_Cooking_Today_PCT-4460.jpg 1350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3>INGREDIENTS YOU NEED<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s what you need to make the <strong>best easy chicken fajitas<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Vegetable oil<\/strong>. To saute the chicken before pressure cooking. You can also use avocado oil.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Chicken<\/strong> breasts. Use boneless, skinless breasts.<\/li><li><strong>Chicken<\/strong> <strong>broth<\/strong>. You can use store-bought or homemade. Veggie broth also works.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Peppers<\/strong> and <strong>onions<\/strong>. To amp up the color, flavor and nutrients in your fajitas.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Fajita<\/strong> <strong>sauce<\/strong>. We like Frontera brand sauce.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Cornstarch<\/strong>. To quickly thicken the fajita sauce.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Tortillas<\/strong>. Use large flour tortillas to serve your fajitas with toppings.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img width=\"800\" height=\"1199\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Chicken_Fajitias_Instant_Pot_Recipe_by_Pressure_Cooking_Today_PCT-4462-800x1199.jpg\" alt=\"An overhead shot of chicken tenders browned in the Instant Pot with sliced bell peppers and broth in the background\" class=\"wp-image-44861\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Chicken_Fajitias_Instant_Pot_Recipe_by_Pressure_Cooking_Today_PCT-4462-800x1199.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Chicken_Fajitias_Instant_Pot_Recipe_by_Pressure_Cooking_Today_PCT-4462-500x749.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Chicken_Fajitias_Instant_Pot_Recipe_by_Pressure_Cooking_Today_PCT-4462-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Chicken_Fajitias_Instant_Pot_Recipe_by_Pressure_Cooking_Today_PCT-4462-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Chicken_Fajitias_Instant_Pot_Recipe_by_Pressure_Cooking_Today_PCT-4462.jpg 901w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2>How to Make Chicken Fajitas in an Instant Pot<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This easy recipe will work in any brand of electric pressure cooker, including the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/instant-pot-duo-and-smartcooker\/\">Instant Pot<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/ninja-foodi-pressure-cooker-review\/\">Ninja Foodi<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/how-to-use-the-power-pressure-cooker-xl\/\">Power Pressure Cooker XL<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To start, <strong>season your chicken<\/strong> all over with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in the pressure cooking pot using the Saute button. When the oil is hot, <strong>brown the chicken<\/strong> on one side, then transfer to a plate.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img width=\"800\" height=\"1199\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Chicken_Fajitias_Instant_Pot_Recipe_by_Pressure_Cooking_Today_PCT-4469-800x1199.jpg\" alt=\"An overhead shot of all of the ingredients for Chicken Fajitas in the pressure cooker\" class=\"wp-image-44862\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Chicken_Fajitias_Instant_Pot_Recipe_by_Pressure_Cooking_Today_PCT-4469-800x1199.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Chicken_Fajitias_Instant_Pot_Recipe_by_Pressure_Cooking_Today_PCT-4469-500x749.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Chicken_Fajitias_Instant_Pot_Recipe_by_Pressure_Cooking_Today_PCT-4469-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Chicken_Fajitias_Instant_Pot_Recipe_by_Pressure_Cooking_Today_PCT-4469-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Chicken_Fajitias_Instant_Pot_Recipe_by_Pressure_Cooking_Today_PCT-4469.jpg 901w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Add the chicken broth<\/strong> and scrape up any browned bits on the bottom of the pot. Return the chicken to the pot, then place the veggies and sauce on top. DO NOT STIR. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cook on High Pressure for 2 minutes<\/strong>. Use a quick pressure release when the cook time ends. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board. When cool enough, <strong>slice the chicken into thin strips<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img width=\"800\" height=\"1199\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Chicken_Fajitias_Instant_Pot_Recipe_by_Pressure_Cooking_Today_PCT-4472-800x1199.jpg\" alt=\"An overhead shot after cooking of the fajitas, before all the liquid has cooked down\" class=\"wp-image-44863\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Chicken_Fajitias_Instant_Pot_Recipe_by_Pressure_Cooking_Today_PCT-4472-800x1199.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Chicken_Fajitias_Instant_Pot_Recipe_by_Pressure_Cooking_Today_PCT-4472-500x749.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Chicken_Fajitias_Instant_Pot_Recipe_by_Pressure_Cooking_Today_PCT-4472-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Chicken_Fajitias_Instant_Pot_Recipe_by_Pressure_Cooking_Today_PCT-4472-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Chicken_Fajitias_Instant_Pot_Recipe_by_Pressure_Cooking_Today_PCT-4472.jpg 901w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Combine the cornstarch and water until smooth. <strong>Add the cornstarch mixture<\/strong> to the sauce in the pot. Select Saut\u00e9 and bring the sauce to a boil, stirring constantly, until thickened. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#ffdab9\">NOTE: If you like a thicker sauce, continue cooking until the sauce reaches the desired consistency. However, remember the sauce will continue to thicken as it cools. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Return the chicken to the pot<\/strong> and stir well.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Serve the chicken, peppers, and onions on warm tortillas with toppings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img width=\"800\" height=\"1199\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Chicken_Fajitias_Instant_Pot_Recipe_by_Pressure_Cooking_Today_PCT-4507-800x1199.jpg\" alt=\"An overhead vertical shot of a bowl filled with fajita fixings\u2014sliced chicken, red and yellow bell peppers, and onions garnished with cilantro and lime wedges, with a bowl of rice, guacamole, and salsa\" class=\"wp-image-44868\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Chicken_Fajitias_Instant_Pot_Recipe_by_Pressure_Cooking_Today_PCT-4507-800x1199.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Chicken_Fajitias_Instant_Pot_Recipe_by_Pressure_Cooking_Today_PCT-4507-500x749.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Chicken_Fajitias_Instant_Pot_Recipe_by_Pressure_Cooking_Today_PCT-4507-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Chicken_Fajitias_Instant_Pot_Recipe_by_Pressure_Cooking_Today_PCT-4507-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Chicken_Fajitias_Instant_Pot_Recipe_by_Pressure_Cooking_Today_PCT-4507.jpg 901w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3>Important Tips for Making Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a straightforward recipe that requires a quick saute, followed by pressure cooking. Here are a few helpful tips to keep in mind:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>It\u2019s important not to stir the chicken after adding the sauce and vegetables. The layering is key to even cooking.<\/li><li>Browning the chicken adds a ton of flavor to the fajitas, and it adds just a few minutes to the process.&nbsp;<\/li><li>It\u2019s important to bring the sauce to a simmer again after you add the cornstarch slurry. Otherwise, the starch won\u2019t be fully cooked, and may taste off.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img width=\"800\" height=\"1199\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Chicken_Fajitias_Instant_Pot_Recipe_by_Pressure_Cooking_Today_PCT-4496-800x1199.jpg\" alt=\"a 45 degree shot of a white plate with a chicken fajita filled with chicken, peppers, and cilantro, with a small bamboo bowl of salsa and lime rice in the background, with an Instant Pot and guacamole behind\" class=\"wp-image-44866\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Chicken_Fajitias_Instant_Pot_Recipe_by_Pressure_Cooking_Today_PCT-4496-800x1199.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Chicken_Fajitias_Instant_Pot_Recipe_by_Pressure_Cooking_Today_PCT-4496-500x749.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Chicken_Fajitias_Instant_Pot_Recipe_by_Pressure_Cooking_Today_PCT-4496-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Chicken_Fajitias_Instant_Pot_Recipe_by_Pressure_Cooking_Today_PCT-4496-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Chicken_Fajitias_Instant_Pot_Recipe_by_Pressure_Cooking_Today_PCT-4496.jpg 901w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions about Chicken Fajitas&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1651289634656\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>\u2753 <em>What should I serve with chicken fajitas?<\/em><\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You can add your favorite Mexican toppings to these easy fajitas. We like sour cream, guacamole, crema fresca, fresh salsa, and diced cilantro.\u00a0<br\/><br\/>On the side, add our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/chipotles-cilantro-lime-rice-in-the-pressure-cooker\/\">Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice (Chipotle Style)<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1651376968146\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>\u2753 <em>What is fajita skillet sauce? Do I have to use it?<\/em><\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Fajita skillet sauce is generally sold in a liquid pouch instead of a dried packet. (We&#8217;ve tested this recipe with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fronterafoods.com\/cooking-sauces\/classic-fajita-skillet-sauce\">Frontera<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/ortega.com\/product\/fajita-skillet-sauce\/\">Ortega<\/a> skillet sauces, and both turned out well with different flavors. Be sure to use one you love!)<br\/><br\/>We love skillet sauces and always have some on-hand, but we don&#8217;t always have the time to watch the skillet.<br\/><br\/><strong>If you don\u2019t have a skillet sauce on-hand<\/strong>, you can use a 1-ounce package of fajita spice mix layered on top of the peppers. Then after pressure cooking, use just 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and water to thicken.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1651289625641\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>\u2753 <em>Can I Store Leftover Fajitas?<\/em><\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. Store leftover chicken fajitas in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days. Reheat in the microwave, on the stove or in the Instant Pot.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1651289657335\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">\u00a0<strong>\u2753 <em>Can I use chicken thighs?<\/em><\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, if you prefer chicken thighs, you can substitute the chicken breasts with thighs in this recipe. Since thighs need a little longer at pressure, I recommend increasing the cook time to &#8211;minutes. <\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1651289664002\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">\u00a0<strong>\u2753 <em>Can I make these quesadilla style?<\/em><\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">This is my favorite way to stretch leftovers! You could easily add some cheese and grill the tortillas to make chicken quesadillas. Or add rice and beans for hearty burritos!<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Chicken_Fajitias_Instant_Pot_Recipe_by_Pressure_Cooking_Today_PCT-4516-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"A side shot of Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas with a bowl of fajita filling in the background\" class=\"wp-image-44869\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Chicken_Fajitias_Instant_Pot_Recipe_by_Pressure_Cooking_Today_PCT-4516-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Chicken_Fajitias_Instant_Pot_Recipe_by_Pressure_Cooking_Today_PCT-4516-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Chicken_Fajitias_Instant_Pot_Recipe_by_Pressure_Cooking_Today_PCT-4516-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Chicken_Fajitias_Instant_Pot_Recipe_by_Pressure_Cooking_Today_PCT-4516-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Chicken_Fajitias_Instant_Pot_Recipe_by_Pressure_Cooking_Today_PCT-4516-735x491.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Chicken_Fajitias_Instant_Pot_Recipe_by_Pressure_Cooking_Today_PCT-4516.jpg 1350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2>MORE Instant Pot Chicken Recipes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Try these other <strong>simple and fast <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/category\/chicken\/\">pressure cooker chicken recipes<\/a><\/strong> next:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/spanish-style-chicken-and-rice\/\">Spanish-Style Chicken and Rice<\/a> is a one-pot meal with fluffy rice and tender chicken.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/creamy-chicken-and-broccoli-over-rice\/\">Creamy Chicken and Broccoli over Rice<\/a> is a rich, silky-smooth sauce and crisp-tender broccoli.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/spicy-honey-garlic-chicken-in-the-pressure-cooker\/\">Spicy Honey Garlic Chicken<\/a> has a sticky and sweet sauce with just a bit of heat.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:28px\"><strong>Do you LOVE this recipe? <\/strong><br>Leave us a review below to tell us why!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mv-recipe\"><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"http:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"Recipe\",\"name\":\"Chicken Fajitas\",\"author\":{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Pressure Cooking Today \\\/ Barbara Bakes LLC\"},\"datePublished\":\"2022-04-30\",\"recipeYield\":6,\"description\":\"This Instant Pot Chicken Fajita recipe is a quick dinner made with chicken breasts, bell peppers, and onion loaded onto flour tortillas.\",\"image\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/04\\\/Chicken_Fajitias_Instant_Pot_Recipe_by_Pressure_Cooking_Today_PCT-4516-720x720.jpg\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/04\\\/Chicken_Fajitias_Instant_Pot_Recipe_by_Pressure_Cooking_Today_PCT-4516-720x540.jpg\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/04\\\/Chicken_Fajitias_Instant_Pot_Recipe_by_Pressure_Cooking_Today_PCT-4516-540x720.jpg\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/04\\\/Chicken_Fajitias_Instant_Pot_Recipe_by_Pressure_Cooking_Today_PCT-4516-720x405.jpg\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/04\\\/Chicken_Fajitias_Instant_Pot_Recipe_by_Pressure_Cooking_Today_PCT-4516-735x491.jpg\"],\"recipeCategory\":\"Chicken\",\"recipeCuisine\":\"Mexican\",\"prepTime\":\"PT15M\",\"cookTime\":\"PT2M\",\"performTime\":\"PT15M\",\"totalTime\":\"PT30M\",\"recipeIngredient\":[\"Salt and pepper to taste\",\"1 to 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, as needed\",\"3 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, halved horizontally into 6 thin cutlets\",\"1\\\/2 cup chicken broth\",\"2 bell peppers, seeded and sliced into long \\u00bc inch strips (we prefer a mix of colors)\",\"1 small onion, peeled and sliced into \\u00bc inch strips\",\"1 package (8 oz) fajita skillet sauce (we love Frontera brand)*\",\"3 tablespoons cornstarch*\",\"3 tablespoons water*\",\"\",\"Warm tortillas, for serving (we used 6-inch flour tortillas)\",\"Favorite fajita toppings, for serving (sour cream, guacamole, crema fresca, fresh salsa, diced cilantro, prepared Cilantro Lime Rice, etc.)\"],\"recipeInstructions\":[{\"@type\":\"HowToStep\",\"text\":\"Generously season the chicken with salt and pepper. 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data-pin-nopin=\"true\" alt=\"A side shot of Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas with a bowl of fajita filling in the background\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Chicken_Fajitias_Instant_Pot_Recipe_by_Pressure_Cooking_Today_PCT-4516-720x720.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Chicken_Fajitias_Instant_Pot_Recipe_by_Pressure_Cooking_Today_PCT-4516-160x160.jpg 160w, https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Chicken_Fajitias_Instant_Pot_Recipe_by_Pressure_Cooking_Today_PCT-4516-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Chicken_Fajitias_Instant_Pot_Recipe_by_Pressure_Cooking_Today_PCT-4516-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Chicken_Fajitias_Instant_Pot_Recipe_by_Pressure_Cooking_Today_PCT-4516-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Chicken_Fajitias_Instant_Pot_Recipe_by_Pressure_Cooking_Today_PCT-4516-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Chicken_Fajitias_Instant_Pot_Recipe_by_Pressure_Cooking_Today_PCT-4516-480x480.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Chicken_Fajitias_Instant_Pot_Recipe_by_Pressure_Cooking_Today_PCT-4516.jpg\"><div class=\"mv-pinterest-btn mv-pinterest-btn-right\" data-mv-pinterest-desc=\"Chicken%20Fajitas\" data-mv-pinterest-img-src=\"https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pressurecookingtoday.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F04%2FChicken_Fajitias_Instant_Pot_Recipe_by_Pressure_Cooking_Today_PCT-4516.jpg\" data-mv-pinterest-url=\"https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pressurecookingtoday.com%2Fchicken-fajitas%2F\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"mv-create-title mv-create-title-primary\">Chicken Fajitas<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"mv-create-times mv-create-times-4\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mv-create-time mv-create-time-yield\">\n\t\t\t\t<em class=\"mv-create-time-label mv-create-lowercase mv-create-strong\">Yield: <\/em>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"mv-create-time-format mv-create-uppercase\">6 to 8 servings<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mv-create-time mv-create-time-prep\">\n\t\t\t\t<em class=\"mv-create-time-label mv-create-lowercase mv-create-strong\">Prep Time: <\/em>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"mv-create-time-format mv-create-uppercase\"><span class=\"mv-time-part mv-time-minutes\">15 minutes<\/span> <\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mv-create-time mv-create-time-active\">\n\t\t\t\t<em class=\"mv-create-time-label mv-create-lowercase mv-create-strong\">Cook Time: <\/em>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"mv-create-time-format mv-create-uppercase\"><span class=\"mv-time-part mv-time-minutes\">2 minutes<\/span> <\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mv-create-time mv-create-time-additional\">\n\t\t\t\t<em class=\"mv-create-time-label mv-create-lowercase mv-create-strong\">Additional Time: <\/em>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"mv-create-time-format mv-create-uppercase\"><span class=\"mv-time-part mv-time-minutes\">13 minutes<\/span> <\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mv-create-time mv-create-time-total\">\n\t\t\t\t<em class=\"mv-create-time-label mv-create-lowercase mv-create-strong\">Total Time: <\/em>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"mv-create-time-format mv-create-uppercase\"><span class=\"mv-time-part mv-time-minutes\">30 minutes<\/span> <\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"mv-create-description\">\n\t\t\t<p><em>This <\/em><strong><em>Instant Pot Chicken Fajita recipe<\/em><\/strong><em> is a quick dinner made with chicken breasts, bell peppers, and onion loaded onto flour tortillas. <\/em><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"mv-create-443\" class=\"mv-create-reviews\" data-mv-create-id=\"443\" data-mv-create-rating=\"\" data-mv-create-total-ratings=\"\" data-mv-rest-url=\"https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/wp-json\/\"><\/div>\n\t<!-- This is a button so it inherits theme styles -->\n\t<form class=\"mv-create-print-form\">\n\t\t<button class=\"mv-create-button mv-create-print-button\" data-mv-print=\"https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/wp-json\/mv-create\/v1\/creations\/443\/print\">\n\t\t\tPrint\t\t<\/button>\n\t<\/form>\n\t\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"mv-create-target mv-create-primary-unit\"><div class=\"mv_slot_target\" data-slot=\"recipe\"><\/div><\/div>\t<div class=\"mv-create-ingredients\">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"mv-create-ingredients-title mv-create-title-secondary\">Ingredients<\/h3>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSalt and pepper to taste\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t1 to 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, as needed\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t3 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, halved horizontally 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Select Saut&eacute; and preheat the pressure cooking pot. Add oil and add 3 cutlets to the cooking pot. Cook until nicely browned on one side (about 3 minutes). Transfer to a plate. If needed, add more oil and brown the remaining chicken breasts.&nbsp;<\/li><li id=\"mv_create_443_2\">Add the chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the pot to ensure no browned bits remain. Return the chicken to the pot. Add the onions and bell peppers on top of the chicken.** Carefully pour the skillet sauce on top. DO NOT STIR.<\/li><li id=\"mv_create_443_3\">Lock the lid in place. Select High Pressure and a 2 minute cook time.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li id=\"mv_create_443_4\">When the cook time ends, use a quick pressure release. When the valve drops, carefully remove the lid. Remove the chicken breasts to a cutting board and slice into thin strips. (Ours were about &frac12; inch wide by 2 inches long.)<\/li><li id=\"mv_create_443_5\">In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and cold water and whisk until smooth. Add the slurry to the pot. Select Saut&eacute; and bring the sauce to a boil. Continue stirring until the sauce thickens to a desired consistency. (This should happen really quickly with how hot the ingredients are.) Return the chicken to the pot and stir to coat with the sauce.&nbsp;<\/li><li id=\"mv_create_443_6\">Serve immediately with warmed tortillas and garnish with sour cream, guacamole, crema fresca, salsa, diced cilantro or any of your other favorite fajita toppings. <\/li><\/ol>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mv-create-notes mv-create-notes-slot-v2\">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"mv-create-notes-title mv-create-title-secondary\">Notes<\/h3>\n\t\t<div class=\"mv-create-notes-content\">\n\t\t\t<p><p>*If you don\u2019t have a skillet sauce on-hand, you can use a 1 oz package of fajita spice mix layered on top of the peppers. 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We like sour cream, guacamole, crema fresca, fresh salsa, and diced cilantro.\u00a0<br\/><br\/>On the side, add our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/chipotles-cilantro-lime-rice-in-the-pressure-cooker\/\">Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice (Chipotle Style)<\/a>.\u00a0","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/chicken-fajitas\/#faq-question-1651376968146","position":2,"url":"https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/chicken-fajitas\/#faq-question-1651376968146","name":"\u2753 What is fajita skillet sauce? Do I have to use it?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Fajita skillet sauce is generally sold in a liquid pouch instead of a dried packet. (We've tested this recipe with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fronterafoods.com\/cooking-sauces\/classic-fajita-skillet-sauce\">Frontera<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/ortega.com\/product\/fajita-skillet-sauce\/\">Ortega<\/a> skillet sauces, and both turned out well with different flavors. Be sure to use one you love!)<br\/><br\/>We love skillet sauces and always have some on-hand, but we don't always have the time to watch the skillet.<br\/><br\/><strong>If you don\u2019t have a skillet sauce on-hand<\/strong>, you can use a 1-ounce package of fajita spice mix layered on top of the peppers. Then after pressure cooking, use just 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and water to thicken.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/chicken-fajitas\/#faq-question-1651289625641","position":3,"url":"https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/chicken-fajitas\/#faq-question-1651289625641","name":"\u2753 Can I Store Leftover Fajitas?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Yes. Store leftover chicken fajitas in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days. 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