Description
Instant Pot Salsa Chicken is a delicious and effortless meal made with tender chicken, zesty salsa, and sautéed veggies. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a healthy meal prep option!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–3.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast and/or chicken thigh meat
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp kosher coarse salt
- 12 oz homemade salsa
- avocado or olive oil for cooking
- 1 yellow or white onion
- 2 red bell peppers
- 1–2 jalapeno peppers
- 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the chicken and place it in the Instant Pot.
- Season the chicken with cumin, garlic powder, and salt. Pour in the chicken broth and mix well.
- Add the homemade salsa and stir to combine all ingredients.
- Seal the lid and close the valve. Cook on high pressure for 15 minutes. Allow time for the pot to build pressure.
- After cooking, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes before performing a quick release.
- While the chicken cooks, prepare the vegetables by slicing them thinly and sautéing in a preheated pan with oil until caramelized.
- Remove the chicken using a slotted spoon, retaining the cooking liquid. Shred the chicken using a hand mixer for ease.
- In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken, about 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid, sautéed vegetables, and cilantro, if desired.
- Serve the flavorful chicken in tacos, quesadillas, or as a main dish.
Notes
You can use any salsa you love for different flavor profiles.
Feel free to add other vegetables based on your preference or seasonal availability.
Shredding the chicken with a hand mixer is an efficient way to save time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12 of recipe
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg