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Chicken Fajita Soup

Chicken fajita soup is loaded with chicken, bell peppers and onions.  It’s filling and hearty and a quick weeknight dinner. 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 131kcal
Author: Wendy

Equipment

  • Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon 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. 

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