Ingredients
Protein
- 3 pounds Thinly sliced chicken breast
Vegetables
- 2 Green bell peppers, seeded and sliced
- 2 Red bell peppers, seeded and sliced
- 2 Yellow bell peppers, seeded and sliced
- 1 White onion, thinly sliced
Spices & Seasonings
- 1 tablespoon Cumin
- 2 teaspoons Paprika
- 2 teaspoons Chili powder
- 2 teaspoons Red pepper flakes
- 4 teaspoons Garlic salt
Liquids
- ½ cup Water
Serving
- Warm tortillas
- Toppings of your choice like shredded cheese, sour cream, diced tomatoes, or guacamole
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add sliced chicken, cumin, paprika, chili powder, red pepper flakes, garlic salt, and water into the pot of the Instant Pot or pressure cooker. Stir well to evenly coat the chicken with the spices.
- Add Vegetables: Add the sliced green, red, and yellow bell peppers and the thinly sliced white onion to the chicken mixture. Stir again to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Pressure Cook: Secure the lid onto the pressure cooker, ensuring the valve is set to the sealed position. Set the Instant Pot to high pressure and cook for 7 minutes.
- Quick Release: Once cooking time is complete, perform a quick pressure release by carefully turning the valve from sealed to venting.
- Serve: Remove the lid, stir the fajita filling one last time, then spoon the chicken and pepper mixture into warm tortillas. Garnish with your favorite toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, diced tomatoes, or guacamole.
Notes
- Storage: Store leftover fajita mixture in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days or freeze for up to 4 months.
- Reheating: If frozen, thaw completely overnight before reheating. Reheat in the microwave until warmed through.
- Meal Prep: Portion cooked fajita mixture into 4-6 individual meal prep containers for quick grab-and-go meals.
- Seasoning Variations: Feel free to substitute the spice blend with your favorite store-bought fajita seasoning for convenience and different flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
