Easy Instant Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta Recipe

Instant Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta features the bold Tex-Mex flavors of chicken fajitas in a hearty, creamy pasta dish. Let the IP work its magic for a quick and easy weeknight dinner! 

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INGREDIENTS

– 4tablespoonsoliveoil divided – 2lbschicken breastsboneless skinless - cut into 1-inch piece – 2tablespoonsfajita seasoningor taco seasoning – 1/2yellow onion diced – 1/2yellow bell peppersliced into 1 inch long strip – 1/2green bell peppersliced into 1 inch long strip – 1/2red bell peppersliced into 1 inch long strip – 4clovesgarlic minced – 3cupschicken brothreduced-sodium – 10ozcan diced tomatoe – 8ozdried bow tie pasta – 1/2cupheavy cream – 1cupMexican cheeseshredded – Kosher salt and black pepper to taste Garnish: – Lime wedge – Sour cream – Sliced green onion – Chopped cilantro

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INSTRUCTIONS

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1

Mix chicken with 1 tablespoon fajita seasoning in a basin. In another bowl, mix onion and bell peppers with 1 tablespoon of fajita seasoning.

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2

After selecting High on Saute, brown the chicken with 2 tablespoons of olive oil on HOT. Avoid overcrowding the pot by browning meat in batches. Set aside meat.

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3

Add 1/4 cup water to deglaze the pot. Scrape any bottom debris. Sauté vegetables, including minced garlic, in the remaining oil.

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4

Return the chicken and mix. Disable Saute.Put spaghetti on top of chicken and veggies without mixing.

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5

Add diced tomatoes to pasta. Pour chicken broth on top.

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6

Lock the lid. Valve seal. Pressure Cook on High for 5 minutes, then release quickly.

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7

Open the cover, click Saute, and whisk in 1 cup of cheese and heavy cream. Salt & pepper to taste. Garnish as desired.

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