5.0 from 15 votes
Instant Pot Mexican Chicken
Instant Pot Mexican Chicken is a delicious meal made with tender juicy chicken breasts, tasty vegetables, and flavorful spices.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 279 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American , Mexican
Ingredients
To cook the chicken:
- 5-6 chicken breasts boneless and skinless
- 1 medium yellow onion thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 3/4 teaspoons ancho chile pepper powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce optional
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 15 oz can fire-roasted diced tomatoes drained
- 4 oz can diced green chiles mild
- 1 cup salsa red or green
- 1 cup chicken broth reduced sodium
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke optional
Slurry:
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 4 tablespoons water
Garnish:
- fresh jalapeños sliced
- fresh cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Add all ingredients from the "to cook the chicken" section to the inner pot of the Instant Pot, starting with the chicken breast and layering the rest of the ingredients. No need to stir.
- Close the lid, and make sure the valve is set to "sealing".
- Press the Pressure Cook or Manual button and use the +/- buttons to set the timer for 15 minutes.
- Once the timer beeps, do a 10 minutes Natural Pressure Release, then open the valve to release any remaining pressure. When the pin drops, carefully open the pot.
- Use chicken tongs to remove the chicken breasts to a large bowl and shred them using two forks.
- In a small bowl, stir together the cornstarch and water until smooth.
- Click on saute and add the mixture to the pot. Cook for several minutes, stirring often until the sauce thickens.
- Toss the shredded chicken with as much of the sauce as you'd like and serve topped with cilantro and jalapenos.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
279kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
42g
(84%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
121mg
(40%)
Sodium
1185mg
(49%)
Potassium
1014mg
(29%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
727IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
64mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 279
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 279kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 42g | 84% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 121mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 1185mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 1014mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 727IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 64mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.