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Pepper Jack Chicken Fajita Soup


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  • Author: 365 Days of Slow and Pressure Cooking
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 minutes (plus 5-10 minute NPR)
  • Total Time: 24 minutes
  • Yield: 6-8 servings 1x

Description

Instant Pot or slow cooker soup loaded with tender chicken, rice, black beans and finished with melty pepper jack cheese.


Ingredients

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  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 5 cups chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite size pieces
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 cup long grain white rice or converted rice
  • 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (4 oz) diced green chiles
  • 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
  • 1 cup diced bell pepper

Instructions

Instant Pot Instructions:

  1. Turn Instant Pot to sauté setting. When display says HOT add in the oil and swirl around. Add in the onions and saute for 4 minutes. Stir in the garlic powder.
  2. Pour in the broth and scrape bottom of pot so nothing is sticking.
  3. Add in the chicken, salt, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, pepper, oregano, rice, beans, green chiles and tomatoes.
  4. Cover Instant Pot and secure the lid. Make sure valve is set to sealing. Set SOUP button to 4 minutes (or manual low pressure for 4 minutes). When time is up let pot sit for 5-10 minutes and then move valve to venting. Remove the lid.
  5. Stir in the lime juice, cheese and bell pepper. Salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Ladle into bowls and serve with any toppings you like (sour cream, tortilla chips, cheese, avocado, pico, etc).

Slow Cooker Instructions:

  1. Add onions, garlic powder, broth, chicken, salt, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, pepper, oregano, rice, beans, green chiles and tomatoes into slow cooker. 
  2. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours, or until rice is cooked through. 
  3. Stir in the lime juice, cheese and bell pepper. Salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Ladle into bowls and serve with any toppings you like (sour cream, tortilla chips, cheese, avocado, pico, etc).
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Instant Pot or Slow Cooker