Our Ninja Foodi Pepper Jack Chicken (Electric Pressure Cooker - Low Carb) is a long time reader favorite. Tender chicken, flavorful veggies and spicy pepper jack cheese make this one pot meal a regular on our meal rotation.
Place chicken in the bottom of a 6 quart electric pressure cooker.
Season chicken with garlic, cumin and salt and pepper.
Add green beans, peppers, mushrooms, butter and broth.
Seal the lid, close the vent and set the electric pressure cooker to cook under high pressure for 15 minutes.
Quick release if desired.
Remove chicken and shred with two forks or in a mixer. Then return to pot and stir well.
Layer cheese over top and wait a few minutes for the cheese to melt.
Once cheese melts (1-2 minutes) serve in bowls.
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Notes
The whole frozen green beans may seem like an odd addition, but trust me it is so yummy. We always use whole frozen beans. Fresh beans would likely turn out more crisp and canned would give it an entirely different texture.
You can use a different cheese than pepper jack, but then the dish won't be pepper jack chicken ;).
You can use chicken breasts instead of boneless skinless thighs, but the cooking time may vary.
The electric pressure cooker version of this dish produces a LOT of juices, so you can eat it more like a stew OR serve with a slotted spoon. I sometimes wait to put the cheese on until after I serve it up.
We've tested this recipe in a 6 quart Instant Pot and 6.5 quart Ninja Foodi. When pressure cooking with larger pressure cookers, you may need to add 1/2 cup to 1 cup more liquid to reach pressure. Make sure not to overfill smaller pressure cookers past their max lines.
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As with any of our recipes, carb counts, calorie counts and nutritional information varies greatly. As a result, your nutritional content depends on which products you choose to use when cooking this dish. The auto-calculation is just an automated estimate and should NOT be used for specific dietary needs.
Finally, all electric pressure cookers cook differently, so cooking times are always a basic guideline. Recipes should always be tested first in your own electric pressure cooker and time adjusted as needed.