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Instant Pot Chicken Quesadillas

Juicy, tender chicken and shredded cheese smooshed between a folded, crisp tortilla and topped with sour cream and salsa, these Chicken Quesadillas are what you would call perfection! Whip this quick and easy quesadilla up for a weeknight dinner, or as a gourmet appetizer. 

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 631 kcal
Course: Main Course

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken breast
  • 8 ounces jarred salsa
  • 4-5 large flour tortillas
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded

Instructions

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  1. Place chicken in instant pot and pour salsa over top. 
  2. Close pressure valve and set MANUAL pressure on high for 5 minutes (or 10 if using frozen chicken breasts).
  3. Once timer beeps, allow 5 minutes before releasing the pressure valve. 
  4. Shred chicken on cutting board with 2 forks and place back into pot, stirring to combine. 
  5. Let rest for 5 minutes.
  6. Strain chicken in a fine mesh strainer or colander. 
  7. Place 1 flour tortilla in a large skillet. 
  8. Top half with cheese, then chicken, and top with more cheese. 
  9. Fold in half and cook on medium heat for about 5 minutes or until tortilla starts to brown. 
  10. Flip and cook another 3-5 minutes. 
  11. Slice into triangles with pizza cutter. 
  12. Serve with sour cream and salsa.

Notes

  • *You can use fresh or frozen chicken breast.  If using frozen, set pressure to 10 minutes instead of 5.  
  • *Straining the chicken prevents the tortilla from getting soggy.
  • *Freshly shredded cheese is best, but you can use pre-shredded as a shortcut.
  • *Store leftover chicken in sauce in refrigerator for up to 2 days.  If using fresh chicken, leftovers can be frozen in freezer bag or freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.  Defrost contents in container in bowl of warm water.  Heat in saucepan or in microwave.  Strain before using.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 631kcal (32%) Carbohydrates 40g (13%) Protein 54g (108%) Fat 27g (42%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Polyunsaturated Fat 11g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 152mg (51%) Sodium 1149mg (48%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 631

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 631kcal 32%
Carbohydrates 40g 13%
Protein 54g 108%
Fat 27g 42%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11g 65%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 152mg 51%
Sodium 1149mg 48%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 3g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.