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Instant Pot Fajita Chicken Recipe
Simplicity meets delicious in this Instant Pot Fajita Chicken Recipe, which also just happens to be ZERO points using the WW Freestyle Program!
Many times as I set out to try a new recipe, I find myself taking pictures of the cooking process, just in case the meal ends up being a winner that is deserving of a blog post. This is just what happened earlier this week when I decided to use my Instant Pot to make dinner. I figured I would try to make someInstant Pot Fajita Chicken and pretty much tossed ingredients into the cooker and hoped for an edible meal when all was said and done.
It turned out DELICIOUS! Kids AND adults both gave it a big thumbs up. This instant pot fajita chicken recipe is a total winner and would even freeze well if you want to prep it for a future meal.
Ingredients:
3 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 yellow onions (slivered)
2 green peppers (slivered)
2 Cups chicken broth
1 packet taco seasoning
How to make:
1. Add chicken broth to Instant Pot.
2. Place metal grill piece (came with Instant Pot) on the bottom of your pot and place chicken on the grill in a single layer.
3. Empty half of the seasoning packet onto the chicken.
4. Place lid on the Instant Pot and set the seal. Press the “Poultry” button and let the pressure cooker work its magic. I used defrosted chicken so after the standard 20 minute poultry setting, my chicken was cooked thoroughly.
5. When the timer goes off (indicating the end of the cook time), release the pressure slowly and remove the lid.
6. Remove the chicken and shred it. You can shred it manually with a fork or toss it into a food processor. I used my food processor and shredded all of the chicken.
7. Press “cancel” on your Instant Pot to turn off the pressure cooker mode. Leave the taco seasoned chicken broth in the pot and add the raw onions and green peppers.
8. Add the shredded chicken and the remaining half packet of taco seasoning.
9. Stir until just combined.
If not eating right away: Replace the Instant Pot lid and select “Slow Cooker” mode. Choose how long you’d like it to slow cook. I made the chicken in the early afternoon hours and we were eating this for dinner that same night. I selected 4 hours on the slow cooker mode to keep it cooked and warm until dinnertime.
A few minutes before we were ready to eat, I drained the fajita mixture and placed it in a bowl. We served the meat with typical taco fixins’ on the side (lettuce, shredded cheese, diced tomatoes) and also put out hard taco shells and soft tortilla shells. The chicken was super tender and full of flavor. Everyone loved it! I will definitely be making this one again soon.
Instant Pot Fajita Chicken
Easy fajita chicken cooked in the Instant Pot. Minimal effort is required for this recipe!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: chicken, instant pot, weight watchers
Servings: 4
Equipment
Pressure Cooker
Ingredients
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breast halves defrosted
- 2 yellow onions slivered
- 2 green peppers slivered
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 packet taco seasoning
Instructions
Add chicken broth to Instant Pot.
Place metal grill piece (came with Instant Pot) on the bottom of your pot and place chicken on the grill in a single layer.
Empty half of the seasoning packet onto the chicken.
Place lid on the Instant Pot and set the seal. Press the "Poultry" button and let the pressure cooker work its magic. I used defrosted chicken so after the standard 20 minute poultry cook time, my chicken was cooked thoroughly.
When the timer goes off (indicating the end of the cook time), release the pressure slowly and remove the lid.
Remove the chicken and shred it. You can shred it manually with a fork or toss it into a food processor. I used myfood processor and shredded all of the chicken.
Press "cancel" on your Instant Pot to turn off the pressure cooker mode. Leave the taco seasoned chicken broth in the pot and add the raw onions and green peppers.
Add the shredded chicken and the remaining half packet of taco seasoning.
Stir until just combined.
If not eating right away: Replace the Instant Pot lid and select "Slow Cooker" mode. Choose how long you'd like it to slow cook. I made the chicken in the early afternoon hours and we were eating this for dinner that same night. I selected 4 hours on the slow cooker mode to keep it cooked and warm until dinnertime.
A few minutes before you are ready to eat, drain the fajita mixture and place it in a bowl.
We served the meat with typical taco fixins' on the side (lettuce, shredded cheese, diced tomatoes) and also put out hard taco shells and soft tortilla shells.
This recipe is ZERO POINTS on the new WW Freestyle Program! Weight Watchers Smartpoints got a big makeover last year when WW unveiled their new Freestyle Program. This new program makes it possible to spend fewer daily points on filling, protein-packed foods that will keep you feeling fuller longer. Some of the previous Weight Watchers posts I have written include meals that are now zero points on the Freestyle Program. Learn more about the WW Freestyle Program.
Check out some other WW posts I have written:
- 15 Zero Point Weight Watchers Meals (Freestyle Program)
- 21 Must-Try Weight Watchers Instant Pot Recipes
- Butternut Squash Soup – 0 Weight Watchers Points
- 10 Zero Point Weight Watchers Desserts (Freestyle Program)
- Slow Cooker Freezer Meal: Shredded Mexican Chicken Recipe (NOW ZERO WW Points)
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