Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Chicken
User Reviews
4.1
156 reviews
Good
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
292 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch
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Cuisine
Mexican
Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Chicken
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Whether you make this chicken in the Instant Pot or Slow Cooker, it comes together in no time and is packed with flavor! Enjoy as is, or serve in burritos, tacos, or tostadas!
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Ingredients
- 16 oz salsa
- 2 tablespoon taco seasoning (see recipe below) May also use 1 store bought package
- 1 lime, juiced and zested
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 lbs chicken breast, boneless/skinless
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- toppings of choice, tortillas or tostada shells if using, etc
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Instructions
- In your Instant Pot, add the salsa, taco seasoning, lime juice/zest, chicken broth, and black beans.
- Stir to combine and place the chicken breasts on top of mixture.
- Close lid and set to manual, high pressure, 15 minutes. Be sure valve at top is in sealing position.
- Once timer beeps, allow a natural pressure release for 10 minutes.
- After the ten minutes, do a quick release to ensure all remaining pressure is gone and open lid.
- Shred the chicken breasts using two forks, then stir in the cilantro.
- Serve as desired and enjoy!!
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Notes
- *To make in the slow cooker, simply add all the ingredients to your slow cooker minus the cilantro. Cook on low for about 6-8 hours, or high for about 4 hours. Shred chicken and stir in the cilantro prior to serving!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
292kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
40g
(80%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
97mg
(32%)
Sodium
817mg
(34%)
Potassium
1048mg
(30%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
671IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
51mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 292 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 292kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 817mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 1048mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 671IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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