Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Fajitas

This Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Fajitas are a simple, time-saving dish, made with chicken breasts, peppers, onions, and a handful of seasonings, all wrapped up in a low-carb tortilla.

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Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 10

Pressurize Time: 10

Total Time: 25

Servings: 6 Servings

Calories: 112kcal

Author :Laura Lynch

Equipment

Instant Pot

Ingredients

1 pound (454 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 1/2 teaspoons (9 g) salt divided
1 teaspoon (2 g) ground black pepper divided
1/2 teaspoon (2 g) garlic powder
1 cup (237 ml) water
1 green bell pepper sliced
1 red bell pepper sliced
1 small onion sliced
1/2 teaspoon (1 g) chili powder mild to spicy
1/2 teaspoon (1 g) ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon (1 g) smoked paprika
12 small low-carb flour tortillas

Instructions

Place the chicken breasts inside the Instant Pot. Season with 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and garlic powder. Pour the water around the chicken.
Close and lock the lid. Set the pressure release valve to the sealing position.
Cook on high pressure for 8 minutes. Allow for a 5-minute natural pressure release, then release any remaining pressure.
Carefully open and remove the lid. Check the internal temperature of the chicken to ensure it’s reached 165°F(75°C) or higher. If not, seal and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Transfer the chicken to a cutting board. Using two forks, shred the chicken.
Pour out all but one cup of the liquid in the pot.
Return the shredded chicken to the pot. Scatter the bell peppers and onion on top. Sprinkle on the remaining salt and pepper, chili powder, cumin, and paprika. Don’t stir.
Close and lock the lid. Pressure cook on high for 2 minutes, followed by a natural pressure release. Stir the contents of the pot.
Heat the tortillas until pliable. Serve the fajitas in the flour tortillas.

Notes

For even more efficiency, you can make extra chicken in the first step to use for later.
Allow the Instant Pot to release pressure naturally for 5 minutes after cooking to ensure the chicken remains tender and juicy.
Use two forks for traditional shredding or a hand mixer for a quicker, more efficient shredding process.

Nutrition

The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.