Instant Pot chicken fajitas are my new favorite dinner recipe, because they’re so delicious and so easy to make! I start by marinating strips of chicken in a flavorful honey-lime marinade, then simply cook the chicken, bell peppers, and onions in my Instant Pot to create the tastiest fajita filling. Everything comes together so fast, and my kids eat these right up!
Nothing is quite as fun to eat as sizzling-fresh fajitas, and they’re so easy to make with a pressure cooker. The sweet, spicy, and zesty marinade adds tons of Mexican flavor to the fajita chicken, and cooking it in my Instant Pot takes little more than pressing a button! Once the chicken and veggies are ready, I just serve them with warm tortillas and my favorite toppings, like sour cream and guac. Yum!
What’s in this Instant Pot Chicken Fajita recipe?
With just a few ingredients, like chicken, fresh veggies, and some spices, a tasty Mexican dinner will be on the table fast!
- Chicken: For fajitas, use boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips.
- Honey: This adds sweetness to the chicken fajita marinade. Maple syrup or a similar sweetener can be used instead.
- Lime: Fresh lime juice adds zest and brightness to the marinade.
- Soy Sauce: This creates a more savory element to balance the other marinade ingredients. Use a low-sodium soy sauce to cut down on saltiness.
- Spices: Use a combination of chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt for the marinade.
- Bell Peppers: This classic fajita veggie adds freshness into the mix. Use any color bell peppers, cut into thin strips.
- Onion: Use red onion, cut into strips.
- Chicken Broth: This liquid helps cook the chicken in the Instant Pot.
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How to Store and Reheat
Store Instant pot chicken fajitas in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven, in a skillet over medium heat, or in the microwave until the chicken is fully heated through.
How to Freeze
Store fajita chicken and veggies in a resealable bag, and freeze for up to 3 months. For best results, defrost in the fridge before reheating.
Note
I recommend letting the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes in the honey-lime mixture for the most flavor. But if you are short on time, just coat the chicken in the fajita marinade and let it sit while you cook the veggies in the Instant Pot.
Top Reader Review
“This recipe is amazing! I followed all instructions as written. Incredible flavor & texture. Not difficult at all to make. I will be making this again many times over!” – Sheila
Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas Recipe
Ingredients
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into small strips
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 bell peppers sliced into strips
- 1 red onion sliced
- ½ cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Combine the soy sauce, lime juice, honey, chili powder, cumin, onion powder, salt, and garlic powder in a bowl.¼ cup soy sauce, Juice of 1 lime, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Add the chicken breasts, and coat in the marinade.2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes for maximum flavor, or skip marinating if short on time.
- Press the Sauté button on the Instant Pot.
- Add in 1 tablespoon of olive oil.2 tablespoons olive oil
- Once heated, add in the peppers and sprinkle with salt. Sauté for a few minutes until softened and slightly browned. Transfer the peppers to a plate.3 bell peppers
- Add in the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the onions, and sprinkle with salt.2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 red onion
- Sauté for a few minutes until softened and slightly browned. Transfer the onions to the plate of peppers.
- Press the Cancel button.
- Add in the chicken, excess marinade, and chicken broth.½ cup chicken broth
- Place the lid on the Instant Pot and set the timer for 12 minutes.
- When the timer is up, release the pressure manually or naturally.
- Press the Cancel button, remove the lid, and add in the peppers and onion.
- Press the Sauté button, and stir the chicken, peppers, and onions together until everything is heated through.
- Serve the chicken, peppers, and onions in tortillas with your favorite toppings.
This recipe is amazing! I followed all instructions as written. Incredible flavor & texture. Not difficult at all to make. I will be making this again many times over!
I love to hear that!
So good!
I have made these multiples times now! My boyfriend loves them and said I need to make them weekly. Great recipe!
I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed it, Karla!
Best recipe I’ve made in a long time..
Wow, what a great compliment! Thanks so much, Pam!
My family’s new favorite chicken fajitas recipe!
Yay! I’m so happy to hear that, Megan!