Instant Pot Chicken Fajita Bowls

Instant Pot Chicken Fajita Bowls Recipe – good 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 good 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!

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!

At Avdaye, we add lots of tips in all of our recipes – because we are a home cook without any formal training, and we find we are more confident making dishes when we understand why it works, and what each ingredient means to the flavor of a recipe. Our goal is for even the most beginner home cook to feel empowered in the kitchen.

Fajita Rub

This recipe shines thanks to its good, 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
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric

Serve it with

Recipes like our Avocado Tomatillo SalsaSpicy Pineapple Mango Salsaand Easy Green Chile Sauce are good 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 – like in our one pot sweet and sour chicken recipe – you'll want to follow these steps for solid 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.

1. Add trivet to pan.
2. Add rice and 2 cups water to pan insert.
3. Add lid on top of rice.
4. Close and seal instant pot.
5. Set on high for 3 minutes, let naturally release for 10 minutes.
6. 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

When is chicken cooked?

Chicken is done when the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.

Can we use packaged fajita rub?

If you don't want to make your own fajita herb mix, you can use 2 tbsp of store bought fajita or taco seasonings.

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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
• ? 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

Method

1. Heat the Instant Pot using the Saute-Normal function. Add the olive oil.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Once the Instant Pot has finished cooking, release the pressure manually by switching the valve to the “venting” position.
5. 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.