Instant Pot Chicken Fajita Bowls Recipe - delicious chicken and fajita vegetables cooked right in an instant pot for a hearty, light meal everyone loves. Can be made keto.
We love making easy fajita bowls for family dinners without the fuss - they are easy to customize, fun for kids to assemble, and easy to whip up in under 20 minutes.
These delicious chicken fajita bowls can be made keto and low carb, and are naturally gluten free.
We hope you love these fajita bowls as much as we do!
Be sure to check out our Avocado Tomatillo Salsa and Spicy Pineapple Mango Salsa recipes, as well as our Restaurant Style Instant Pot Pinto Beans to take this recipe over the top with flavor!
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Easy Fajita Rub
This recipe shines thanks to its delicious, healthy flavor - thanks in part to our easy fajita rub!
It is so simple (and economical) to make your own fajita rub - we hope you love our recipe!
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
What to Serve With Chicken Fajita Bowls
Recipes like our Avocado Tomatillo Salsa, Spicy Pineapple Mango Salsa, and Easy Green Chile Sauce are delicious easy recipes that make this healthy fajita recipe shine and shouldn't be missed!
Some of our other favorite easy dishes to pair with chicken fajita bowls:
- Restaurant Style Instant Pot Pinto Beans
- Bacon Wrapped Cheddar and Garlic Jalapeno Poppers
- Spicy Black Bean Soup
- 10 Minute Chicken Tortilla Soup - Instant Pot, Stovetop, or Slow Cooker
- Easy Keto Tortilla Chips Recipe
- Knockoff Tito's Tacos Salsa
How to Cook Rice in an Instant Pot
If you want to use your instant pot from start to finish with this dish - just like in our one pot sweet and sour chicken recipe - you'll want to follow these steps for perfect rice in an instant pot.
We reccomend using stacking inserts to cook the rice in, for the best results.
Buy a stacking insert for your Instant Pot here.
- Add trivet to pan.
- Add rice and 2 cups water to pan insert.
- Add lid on top of rice.
- Close and seal instant pot.
- Set on high for 3 minutes, let naturally release for 10 minutes.
- Remove pan with rice from Instant Pot - but leave the lid on, and set aside as you cook the chicken following directions below.
Keto Chicken Fajita Bowls
While we photographed these chicken fajita bowls over rice, we love these with cauliflower rice, too!
For our favorite cauliflower rice recipe, click here.
Keto fajita bowl garnishes that won't raise your carb count:
- Cauliflower rice
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers (in moderation)
- Onions (in moderation)
- Jalapenos - fresh or pickled
- Okra
- Cilantro
- Jicama
- Cheese
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Recipe FAQ's
Chicken is done when the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
If you don't want to make your own fajita herb mix, you can use 2 tablespoon of store bought fajita or taco seasonings.
Instant Pot Chicken Fajita Bowls Recipe
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Instant Pot Chicken Fajita Bowls Recipe
Delicious healthy Chicken Fajita bowls bursting with flavor right from your Instant Pot in under 20 minutes!
Ingredients
- Ingredients
- For the Fajita Chicken
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- 2 large (or 4 small) boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ⅔ cup water
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- ½ sweet onion, sliced
- 1 red pepper, sliced
- 1 orange pepper, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- To Garnish, all optional and to taste:
- Rice
- Caulliflower rice
- Black or Refried Beans
- Avocado or Guacamole
- Tomatoes or Salsa
- Charred Corn
- Parsley or Cilantro
- Sour Cream or Crema
Instructions
- Heat the Instant Pot using the Saute-Normal function. Add the olive oil.
- In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Sprinkle the spice mix evenly over all sides of the chicken breasts. Add the chicken breasts to the pot and sear for 1-2 minutes per side.
- After searing both sides, add the water and lime juice. Place the sweet onion, red pepper, orange pepper, and garlic on top of the chicken. Attach the lid and ensure the valve is in the sealing position. Turn the Instant Pot to the Pressure Cook-High Pressure setting and set the timer for 10 minutes.
- Once the Instant Pot has finished cooking, release the pressure manually by switching the valve to the “venting” position.
- Remove the chicken and shred it. Transfer the chicken and peppers to a baking sheet. Broil on High for 3-5 minutes, or until the edges have started to crisp and char. Serve with your favorite garnishes.
Notes
If you don’t want to make your own spice rub, you can substitute 2 tablespoons of your favorite taco or fajita seasoning blend.
You can use any peppers you have on hand-- I like the sweetness of orange and red pepper, but green and yellow are delicious as well.
Broiling the chicken is optional but highly recommended. It helps create more texture and crunch-- otherwise the vegetables tend to get a little soggy.
Nutrition Information
Yield
4Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 250Total Fat 9gSaturated Fat 2gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 7gCholesterol 75mgSodium 300mgCarbohydrates 12gFiber 3gSugar 5gProtein 29g
Nutrition is automatically calculated by Nutritionix - please verify all nutrition information independently and consult with a doctor or nutritionist for any and all medical and diet advice.
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