This recipe actually came about because I came home from work one day, had everything I needed to make fajitas except time and they sounded so good. I was a hungry woman, so this recipe is as easy as possible.
I'm also doing weight watchers and I wasn't in a great point situation....cake happens. Sometimes, the same week that baklava happened.
This led me to think....why can't I make fajitas in my Instant Pot???? Well, turns out, I can.
Making fajitas in the instant pot is quicker than making them in the oven and also healthier because you don't need to use any oil.
Now, I will say that I slightly prefer the taste of my oven fajitas and I expect I will continue to make them. However, on work nights, I will definitely look to my Instant Pot for my fajita needs, as I do for so many other things.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2lbs chicken breasts cut into 1 inch strips (you can also use thighs or tenderloins)
- 3 bell peppers, cut into strips
- 1 onion sliced (I don't like onions, so I skip this but I listed it as I realize most people do :))
- 1 package of taco season (I use reduced sodium)
- 1 cup water
You'll also want shells, lettuce, shredded cheese, sour cream and anything else you like on your fajitas!
Directions:
Pour 1 cup of water in the bottom of your Instant Pot. Place your sliced vegetables in the pot and sprinkle with half of the taco seasoning.
Place your sliced chicken on top of the vegetables and sprinkle with remaining taco seasoning. Place your lid on your Instant Pot and set to sealing. Cook on manual, high pressure for 6 minutes.
When the cooking cycle has ended quick release the pressure.
There is a fair amount of cooking liquid remaining in the pot at the end (water, juices from the chicken) so I recommend using either tongs or a slotted spoon to remove the meat and vegetables make your fajitas.
I made these in my 6 quart Instant Pot Duo. You could easily make a larger batch in the 8 quart and this might be small enough to make in a mini - if you try it let me know!
This recipe is zero points on Weight Watchers! The only points are from the shells, cheese and other accompaniments. I had mine with La Bandarita low carb shells (1pt each), reduced fat cheese (3pts for 1/4 cup) and light sour cream (2pts) for a total of 7 points for 2 very filling and large fajitas.
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There is a fair amount of cooking liquid remaining in the pot at the end (water, juices from the chicken) so I recommend using either tongs or a slotted spoon to remove the meat and vegetables make your fajitas.
I made these in my 6 quart Instant Pot Duo. You could easily make a larger batch in the 8 quart and this might be small enough to make in a mini - if you try it let me know!
This recipe is zero points on Weight Watchers! The only points are from the shells, cheese and other accompaniments. I had mine with La Bandarita low carb shells (1pt each), reduced fat cheese (3pts for 1/4 cup) and light sour cream (2pts) for a total of 7 points for 2 very filling and large fajitas.
This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase from one of these links this blog will receive a small commission, thank you for your support. This blog is not affiliated with Weight Watchers in any way.
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