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Instant Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta

This Instant Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta combines the spice and boldness we know and love from the classic sizzling fajita with penne pasta, and transforms into an ultra flavorful dish that's ready in a flash!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
PR Time5 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Servings: 6
Calories: 610kcal
Author: Joanna Cismaru

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1.5 pounds chicken breasts skinless, boneless, sliced into thin strips
  • 1 medium onion cut in half and sliced into strips
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped into strips
  • 1 yellow bell pepper chopped into strips
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped into strips
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2.5 tablespoon fajita seasoning
  • 4 cups chicken broth low sodium or no sodium added
  • 1 pound penne uncooked
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack shredded
  • ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon pepper or to taste
  • ¼ cup cilantro chopped, for garnish
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Instructions

  • Cook the Chicken: Turn your Instant Pot onto the sauté setting and add 1 tbsp of the olive oil. Once heated, add the chicken. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the chicken begins to brown. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
  • Add Ingredients: Add the remaining olive oil to the pot along with the onion and bell peppers. Cook for 2-3 minutes, then add the garlic. Stir and cook for 30 seconds, or until aromatic.
  • Season: Add the chicken back to the pot. Stir in the fajita seasoning, and cook for 1-2 minutes. Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up the bottom of the pot if needed. Stir in the penne.
  • Cook: Secure the Instant Pot lid and make sure the knob is set to SEAL. Cook for 4 minutes on high pressure.
  • Finish: Quick release the pressure by turning the knob on the lid from SEAL to VENT. Stir in the sour cream and cheese. Taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper as needed.
  • Garnish and Serve: Garnish with cilantro and serve.

Notes

  1. Store leftovers sealed tightly in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 610kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 484mg | Potassium: 911mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1175IU | Vitamin C: 82mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 2mg