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Instant Pot Chicken Fajita Soup

Instant Pot Chicken fajita soup is loaded with chicken, bell peppers and onions.  Itโ€™s filling and hearty and a quick weeknight dinner. 

Chicken Fajita Soup

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RECIPE FEATURES

Budget Friendly – Recipe requires basic ingredients that help keep food costs low.

One Pot Recipe – Instant Pot recipe.  

Low Carb Friendly – This recipe does not contain grains making it lower in carbs. 

bowl of chicken fajita soup

WHAT YOUโ€™LL NEED

Oil – Olive or canola 

Onions – white, yellow or sweet 

Peppers – Red and Green 

Chicken – breast or boneless skinless thighs 

Seasonings and pantry staples – fajita seasoning, chicken broth and water 

STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS

onions in instant pot

Step 1. Turn the pot on saute mode. Add in the  olive oil.Then add in sliced onion and bell peppers. Saute for  about three minutes until the onions start to turn translucent.

raw ingredients in Instant Pot

Step 2. Add chicken breast on top. Frozen can be added for the same cook time you do not need to add more time. Pour in chicken broth.

Step 3. Add in water to the fill line. Next add the entire packet of fajita seasoning.  Then stir well. 

Instant Pot timer

Step 4. Turn off saute mode. Place the lid on the instant pot. Turn valve to sealed position. Press the manual or pressure cook button and set to 20 minutes. After the timer has counted down and beeps release the pressure. 

Step 5. Serve with a side of tortillas, sour cream, and cheese of choice. 

Fajita Chicken Soup

TIPS AND FAQS

If you want to make this soup a little more filling, add one cup of rice to your Instant Pot when you put in your chicken, water and stock.  Make sure that your rice is completely covered with water.  

This recipe is very flexible. You can add black beans, or top with fresh cilantro.  Itโ€™s simple to turn this meal into anything that your family loves. 

I used chicken breasts to make this soup but chicken thighs would also be delicious and even more tender in your soup. 

Want to spice this soup up some? Add in a can of diced green chilies when you add your broth and water to the Instant Pot.  It will increase the flavor and add some spice.  For even more spiciness you can add some crushed red pepper flakes at the same time. 

Chicken Fajita soup is easy to reheat.  You can reheat your soup in the microwave or in a sauce pot on the stove on medium heat until it is warm.    I find that the soup tastes better the second or third day.  The flavors get stronger.  

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Chicken Fajita Soup

Chicken fajita soup is loaded with chicken, bell peppers and onions.ย  Itโ€™s filling and hearty and a quick weeknight dinner.ย 
5 from 17 votes
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 131kcal
Author: Wendy

Equipment

  • Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 white onion sliced into rounds
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced into strips
  • 1 green bell pepper; sliced into strips
  • 1 lb chicken breast
  • 1 package fajita seasoning
  • 28 oz chicken broth
  • 4 to 6 cups water – to fill line

Instructions

  • Turn pot on saute mode. Add in olive oil. Add in sliced onion and bell peppers. Saute about three minutes.
  • Add chicken breast on top. Frozen can be added for the same cook time you do not need to add more time. Pour in chicken broth.
  • Add in water to fill line. Add entire packet of fajita seasoning. Stir well.
  • Turn off saute mode. Place lid on the instant pot. Turn valve to sealed position. Press manual or pressure cook button and set to 20 minutes. After the timer has counted down and beeps release the pressure.
  • Serve with a side of tortillas, sour cream, and cheese of choice.

Notes

You can use chicken thighs in place of breast if you would like.ย 

Disclaimer:

Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 131kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 574mg | Potassium: 489mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 717IU | Vitamin C: 53mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg

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17 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    This chicken fajita soup is so delicious and I love how easy to make it is! I’ve been trying to use my instant pot more often on weeknights so I’m adding this to the rotation!

  2. 5 stars
    This looks so delicious! I love fajitas so I just know I’m going to love this soup. Thanks for the recipe!

  3. 5 stars
    I love how simple this soup is to make yet it’s so flavorful! I love fajitas, but don’t like to make them because of all the prep with the sides and toppings. I love this version though!!

  4. 5 stars
    What a wonderful idea to make fajitas like a soup! A quick and easy weeknight dinner bursting with flavor. Love it.

  5. 5 stars
    I love the big pieces of peppers in this soup and glad to have an InstaPot soup recipe that’s easy to make.

  6. 5 stars
    Ooo I love finding quick weeknight dinners! Can’t wait to try this one, especially since I already have bell peppers and chicken in the freezer.

  7. 5 stars
    Your fajita soup sounds delicious and I love how quick it is to make. I’ve been thinking about purchasing an Instant pot as it looks like they save so much time.

  8. 5 stars
    This chicken fajita soup looks so easy to make yet so packed with flavour. I will be making it.

  9. 5 stars
    I love the flavours in fajitas so am sure I’m going to love this soup. Love how simple it is to make too!

  10. 5 stars
    This looks like a delicious and simple clear soup, and so quick with the packaged fajita seasoning and the Instant Pot.

  11. 5 stars
    Love that it’s all one in one-pot for easy cleanup! Fall season or not this chicken fajita soup would be a perfect dinner recipe!

  12. 5 stars
    I haven’t made chicken fajita soup in a terribly long time. When I happened upon this recipe, I was so excited to make it. This one did NOT disappoint. Best flavor I’ve had in a long time.

  13. 5 stars
    WOW! This fajita soup looks so flavoursome and delicious. I already know what dinner is going to be tonight. Looks amazing, thank you for sharing!

  14. 5 stars
    The chicken fajita soup looks so comforting and hearty. It will be a great choice for a quick dinner.

5 from 17 votes

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