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Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Chicken

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!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 292 kcal
Course: Main Course , Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican

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

Instructions

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  1. In your Instant Pot, add the salsa, taco seasoning, lime juice/zest, chicken broth, and black beans.
  2. Stir to combine and place the chicken breasts on top of mixture.
  3. Close lid and set to manual, high pressure, 15 minutes. Be sure valve at top is in sealing position.
  4. Once timer beeps, allow a natural pressure release for 10 minutes.
  5. After the ten minutes, do a quick release to ensure all remaining pressure is gone and open lid.
  6. Shred the chicken breasts using two forks, then stir in the cilantro.
  7. Serve as desired and enjoy!!

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

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

% 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.