Instant Pot Salsa Verde Chicken

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An infinitely riffable Instant Pot chicken recipe that is great served with rice and beans or changed into the foundation of a soup or a filling for any number of applications. Whenever possible, don't leave out the sazon, as it's awesome and because umami is a delight. Serve with any combination of cooked rice, tortillas, pepitas, queso Oaxaca, diced avocado, beans, etc.

Submitted by MDMONS
Published on January 6, 2020
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

  • 1 ½ cups green salsa (salsa verde)

  • 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies

  • 1 medium white onion, halved and thinly sliced

  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced

  • 8 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 (1.41 ounce) package sazon seasoning

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 1 bunch cilantro, finely chopped

  • 1 tablespoon lime juice, or to taste

Directions

  1. Combine chicken, salsa, chiles, onion, jalapeno, garlic, sazon, cumin, salt, and pepper in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot). Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

  2. Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

  3. Select Saute function and shred chicken with 2 forks; simmer until you reach the desired consistency with your sauce. Season with more salt and pepper before serving with cilantro and lime juice.

Tips

You can use skinless, boneless chicken thighs instead of breasts if preferred.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

158 Calories
3g Fat
7g Carbs
24g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 158
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g 4%
Saturated Fat 1g 4%
Cholesterol 65mg 22%
Sodium 1127mg 49%
Total Carbohydrate 7g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 24g 49%
Vitamin C 15mg 16%
Calcium 29mg 2%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 300mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.