Description
This Instant Pot Salsa Chicken recipe is a quick and flavorful dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Tender shredded chicken cooked in a delicious salsa sauce with Mexican spices, this versatile dish can be served in various ways.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup salsa (your favorite kind)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (optional, for thinner sauce)
- Chopped cilantro and lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Place the chicken in the Instant Pot: Season the chicken breasts with cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Pour salsa over the chicken.
- Cook in the Instant Pot: Close the lid, set to sealing, and pressure cook on high for 12 minutes. Allow natural pressure release for 5 minutes, then quick release.
- Shred the chicken: Remove the chicken, shred with forks, then return to the pot and stir into the sauce.
- Serve: Enjoy the chicken hot with rice, in tacos, burritos, or over a salad. Garnish with cilantro and lime.
Notes
- Choose store-bought or homemade salsa based on preference.
- Chicken thighs can be used for a juicier texture.
- Great for meal prep and freezer-friendly.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
