This Mexican-inspired chicken fajita pasta recipe is so simple to make and bursting with bold, fresh flavors. Featuring colorful bell peppers and protein-packed chicken, it’s a hearty and comforting meal my whole family loves.
How to Store and Reheat
Store leftover Instant Pot chicken fajita pasta in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or in a pot set over medium-low heat, stirring often, until warmed through. You may need to add a splash of chicken broth or cream to rehydrate everything.
Notes and Tips
Make sure the pasta is submerged in liquid to ensure it cooks properly. If needed, add a little more chicken broth, ¼ cup at a time, to fully submerge all of the noodles. To avoid getting the “burn” notice, do not mix after adding the chopped tomatoes. Be careful when releasing the pressure immediately after cooking as quite a bit of steam has built up. Make sure you are away from the direction of the vent. Work quickly when mixing in the heavy cream as you do not want the heat to escape before adding the peppers. You need the pasta still very hot to ensure the peppers soften. For creamier pasta, add some shredded cheese along with the heavy cream.
How to Make Chicken Fajita Pasta Step by Step
Fill the Instant Pot: To the Instant Pot, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1 pound of boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into strips, ½ pound of penne pasta, 2½ cups of chicken broth, 1 diced red onion, 2 minced cloves of garlic, 2 tablespoons of fajita seasoning, ½ teaspoon of salt, and ½ teaspoon of black pepper. Make sure the pasta is submerged in liquid. Cook the Pasta: Add ¾ cup of diced tomatoes on top (do not mix). Close the Instant Pot and set the valve to the seal position. Pressure cook on “high” for 4 minutes. When done, quickly release the pressure. Soften the Peppers: Open the Instant Pot, add ½ cup of room-temperature heavy cream, and quickly mix well. Add 3 sliced peppers and close the Instant Pot for a few minutes to allow the peppers to soften (you can also cook them with the pasta mixture if you want them not crispy). Mix and Serve: Mix everything together well, then serve with garnishes and toppings of choice.
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