I don’t use my Instant Pot very often to make soup and to be honest, I’m not sure why. In any case, here is my Instant Pot Chicken Fajita Soup recipe.

I love eating Chicken Fajitas. My wife loves soup (and chicken fajitas) so making this Chicken Fajita Soup in my Instant Pot was seriously a no-brainer.

So I’m guessing you are wondering if this Chicken Fajita Soup tastes like the traditional Chicken Fajitas you would find in Mexican restaurants. Well, kind of. Thanks mostly to the seasonings.

I will point out that this soup is not very spicy. It does have a bit of a zing to it thanks to the red pepper flakes but I would rate the spiciness a 1 on a scale of 10.

How to Handle Hot Peppers

The capsaicin in hot peppers is what makes peppers hot. If you handle hot peppers gloveless, it’s a guarantee that you’re in for a nasty case of chili burn, both on your fingers and anywhere you rub. Like your face. Ouch!
Even if you wear disposable gloves, be careful about what you touch. The gloves are going to protect your fingers, but touching any part of your body with the gloves after you’ve handled hot peppers can lead to severe chili burn.
Resist the temptation to rub your eyes. Wait until you’ve removed your gloves and washed your hands thoroughly with soap.

How Hot Are the Peppers

The Scoville Scale is the measurement that tells you the spiciness of a given type of pepper.

Pepper Type	Scoville Rating (Heat)
Bell Pepper	0-0
Banana Pepper	0-500
Poblano Pepper	1000-1500
Jalapeño Pepper	2500-8000
Serrano Peppers	10,000-25,000
Manzano Pepper	12,000-30,000
Tabasco & Cayenne	30,000-50,000
Habanero Pepper	100,000-300,000
Ghost Pepper	855,000-1,000,000
Carolina Reaper	1,500,000-2,300,000

Check out my other delicious Soup and Chowder Recipes and more great Instant Pot Recipes. My Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe is another delicious soup you can make in your pressure cooker.

Instant Pot Chicken Fajita Soup with toppings

Instant Pot Pressure Cooker

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An alternative to using chicken broth is Better Than Bouillon. I often use it when I don’t have broth on hand.

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Gather your Ingredients

You will need the following ingredients to make this Chicken Fajita Soup recipe in your Instant Pot Pressure Cooker (see recipe card for quantities): Chicken, Olive Oil, Yellow Onion, Jalapeños, Garlic Cloves, Red Bell Pepper, Green Bell Pepper, Diced Tomatoes, Low Sodium Chicken Broth, Lemon Juice, Sour Cream, Green Onions, Ground Cumin, Ground Coriander, Salt and Red Pepper Flakes.

How to Make Instant Pot Chicken Fajita Soup

Start the Instant Pot in saute mode. Add oil, onions, garlic, jalapenos and bell peppers. Stir and saute for 2 minutes.
Add tomatoes, broth and spices. Mix well. Scrape anything stuck to the bottom of the pot.
Place chicken pieces in a single layer and gently press them under the liquid. Press Cancel and close lid with the vent in the sealing position.
Cook on Manual at high pressure for 12 mins. Do a 10-minute natural pressure release then quick release.
Remove chicken pieces and shred them. Put the shredded chicken back in the pot.
Add the lemon juice and sour cream. Stir continuously as soon as you add the sour cream, so it does not curdle.
Garnish with green onions, sour cream and/or tortilla strips.

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