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Instant Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta
Instant Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta features the bold Tex-Mex flavors of chicken fajitas in a hearty, creamy pasta dish.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 429 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 2 lbs chicken breasts boneless skinless - cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning or taco seasoning
- 1/2 yellow onion diced
- 1/2 yellow bell pepper sliced into 1 inch long strips
- 1/2 green bell pepper sliced into 1 inch long strips
- 1/2 red bell pepper sliced into 1 inch long strips
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 3 cups chicken broth reduced-sodium
- 10 oz can diced tomatoes
- 8 oz dried bow tie pasta
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Mexican cheese shredded
- Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Lime wedges
- sour cream
- sliced green onions
- chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Toss chicken with 1 tablespoon of fajita seasoning in a bowl.
- Toss vegetables: onion and bell peppers, with 1 tablespoon of fajita seasoning in another bowl.
- Click on Saute and select High, once it displays HOT add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and brown the chicken. Brown in batches, not to overcrowd the meat in the pot. Set aside the meat.
- Add 1/4 cup of water to deglaze the pot. Scrape any bits that stuck to the bottom.
- Add the remaining oil, and saute the vegetables, including the minced garlic.
- Add back the chicken and stir to combine.
- Cancel Saute function.
- Distribute the pasta on top of the chicken and veggies, do not mix.
- Pour the diced tomatoes on top of the pasta.
- Pour the chicken broth on top.
- Close and secure the lid. Seal the valve. Pressure Cook on High for 5 minutes followed by a quick release.
- Open the lid, click on Saute, add the heavy cream and 1 cup of cheese and stir to combine.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve with preferred garnishes.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
429kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
44g
(88%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
117mg
(39%)
Sodium
966mg
(40%)
Potassium
950mg
(27%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
723IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
55mg
(61%)
Calcium
192mg
(19%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 429
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 429kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 44g | 88% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 117mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 966mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 950mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 723IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 55mg | 61% |
| Calcium | 192mg | 19% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.