Instant Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta

Whether it is Fajita Friday or Mexican Monday, this easy dish is simple enough to prepare any day of the week. We can throw this together in 15 minutes making this meal SO easy! I don’t know about you but the last time I got take out, it took longer than that.

This instant pot recipe is really that simple and your family will get to enjoy a delicious meal of chicken, veggies and creamy pasta. You may also love this Instant Pot Bacon Ranch Chicken Pasta. If you prefer, try the Crock Pot Chicken Fajita Recipe.

Why This Recipe Works

Those days when you forget to take something out of the freezer or wait until the last minute for dinner, the instant pot is your saving grace.

It instant pot recipe is so tasty and our family loves this quick and easy meal. I like to top my bowl with extra sour cream. Feel free to use what you love. This recipe is so easy to adapt and make your own.

You can enjoy these instant pot chicken fajitas in less time than going to get takeout. This pasta dish is the best. We love to pressure cook because it reduces the cooking time and makes it so easy. Give it a try and let us know what you think!

Ingredients

• Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts – You can also use chicken thighs
• Taco Seasoning – We like this Homemade Taco seasoning. You can also use Fajita Seasoning Recipe
• Onion – See Best Onion Substitute if you are out
• Bell Peppers – We like using red bell pepper, green bell pepper and yellow bell pepper
• Minced Garlic – Learn How to Mince Garlic Cloves
• Diced Tomatoes with Green Chiles – We usually use Rotel
• Chicken Broth – See Chicken broth substitutes if you are out
• Penne Pasta – Feel free to change to other types of pasta
• Shredded Cheddar Cheese – You can use other types of cheese.
• Optional Toppings – Avocados, diced tomatoes, sour cream, tortilla strips, cilantro

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How to Make Instant Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta

• Step 1 – In a instant pot combine everything but the pasta and the cheese. It is really that simple.
• Step 2 – Cover with lid and set the valve to sealing. Set the pressure for 15 minutes. Do a quick release to release the pressure.
• Step 3 – Now it is time to stir in the cooked pasta and cheese. Top with your favorite toppings such as salsa.

Recipe Tips

• Preparing Veggies – This recipe calls for onion and bell peppers. Another time saving tip is to use a small food chopper or food processor to quickly and easily chop the bell peppers.
• Cooking Time – We cooked on high pressure for 15 minutes. This will cook this chicken perfectly. Try to cut chicken about the same size pieces so the chicken cooks evenly.

Serving Suggestions

This chicken fajita pasta is delicious served with Olive Garden Breadsticks Recipe to make sure we get every last drop of the sauce.

You can even serve this pasta dish with Easy Caesar Salad Recipe or a side of Air Fryer Broccoli.