Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Chicken
User Reviews
4.1
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
25 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
Description
Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Chicken layers boneless, skinless chicken breasts over a blend of salsa, taco seasoning, lime juice and zest, chicken broth, and black beans. The pressure cooking method quickly breaks down the chicken fibers, making it tender enough to shred with forks. After cooking, fresh chopped cilantro is stirred in to add a bright herbal note that complements the citrus and southwest-inspired spices.
The final shredded chicken has a moist texture and a balance of tangy, mildly spicy, and fresh flavors. It's versatile for serving in Mexican-style dishes such as tacos or tostadas, or alongside rice and vegetables.
The recipe also provides a slow cooker adaptation, allowing for a hands-off approach to tender chicken over several hours. The addition of cilantro at the end preserves its freshness and color. The seasoning blend and the inclusion of black beans deliver protein and flavor complexity, while lime zest and juice brighten the dish.
Ingredients
- 16 oz salsa
- 2 tablespoon taco seasoning May also use 1 store bought package
- 1 lime juiced and zested
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 15 oz black beans canned, drained and rinsed
- 2 lbs chicken breast boneless, skinless
- 1 cup cilantro fresh, chopped
- tortilla toppings of choice, if using
- tostada shell toppings of choice, if using
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!!
Notes
- To prepare using a slow cooker, combine all ingredients except cilantro and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Stir in chopped cilantro just before serving to keep its fresh flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.1
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