Instant Pot Chicken Fajita Rice
A quick and flavorful one-pot meal combining chicken, rice, and vibrant vegetables.
Equipment
- Instant Pot For pressure cooking the rice and chicken.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 medium chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 medium red onion, diced
- 3 medium bell peppers (red, yellow, green), diced
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 2 cups long grain rice, rinsed
- 6 tablespoons fajita seasoning
- 2 cups vegetable stock
- 4 tablespoons sour cream (optional)
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté chicken in vegetable oil until lightly browned, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add diced onion and bell peppers, cooking until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Turn off SAUTE, then add tomato, rice, seasoning, and stock. Stir to combine.
- Secure lid and pressure cook on high for 8 minutes. Release steam quickly after cooking.
- Fluff rice with a fork to separate grains.
- Stir in sour cream and top with cheese, covering pot to melt cheese for 1 minute.
- Serve with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Notes
For a spicier kick, consider adding jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce. You can substitute the chicken with beef if you prefer.