Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Salsa Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
6 mins
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Additional Time
10 mins
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Total Time
21 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
101 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Salsa Chicken
Description
The Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Salsa Chicken consists of boneless skinless chicken breasts cooked under pressure with salsa, lime juice, taco seasoning, and cilantro. This technique tenderizes the chicken while allowing it to absorb the tangy, spicy, and herbaceous notes from the sauce ingredients. The lime juice adds acidity and freshness, while the salsa brings a tomato-based flavor with spices. Cilantro adds a fresh herbal brightness to the finished dish.
After pressure cooking, natural pressure release helps keep the meat tender and moist. The shredded chicken is mixed with the sauce to coat each piece thoroughly, maximizing flavor in every bite. A wedge of lime served with each portion adds an optional extra burst of citrus.
This chicken is well-suited for tacos, burrito bowls, or as a protein topping for salads, offering versatility to adapt to various meals. The recipe's simplicity and quick cooking time benefit home cooks seeking flavorful but straightforward chicken dishes.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breast skinless, boneless
- 1/4 cup lime juice plus 1 wedge per serving to serve with
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning
- 430 ml salsa
- 1/2 cup cilantro or more
Instructions
- In your Instant Pot, add in the ingredients in this order: chicken, then directly on top: lime juice, taco seasoning, salsa, and cilantro.
- Close the lid, set the valve to sealing, click the manual button, and cook on high pressure for 6 minutes.
- When done, natural pressure release for 10 minutes before quick releasing whatever that’s left. If you’re in a rush, you can quick release after the 6 minutes.
- Open the lid, shred the chicken, and toss to coat the chicken to ensure it’s coated with sauce. Squeeze a wedge of lime on top of each serving before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 101 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4servings | |
| Calories | 101kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 875mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 544mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 727IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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