Instant Pot Salsa Chicken
User Reviews
4.8
39 reviews
Excellent
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Cook Time
8 mins
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Additional Time
10 mins
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Total Time
18 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Course
Dinner
Instant Pot Salsa Chicken
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A versatile and tasty recipe that’s quick to prepare and easy to enjoy.
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken thighs boneless, skinless
- 1 1/2 cups mild salsa prepared, jarred or fresh
- 8 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño seeded and finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 3/4 teaspoon oregano Mexican if available
- kosher salt
- 3 scallion thinly sliced
- cilantro handful, chopped, plus more for sprinkling
Serve with: rice and black beans
Toppings: chopped cilantro, cotjia cheese (cheddar or Monterey jack also good here), and freshly squeezed lime juice
Instructions
- Place chicken thighs, salsa, garlic, jalapeño, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, oregano and 1 teaspoon salt* in an Instant Pot, stirring to combine. Secure the lid and cook on high pressure for 8 minutes. Let pressure release naturally (up to 10 minutes).
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer chicken to a bowl and shred. If the juices left in the pot are thin, turn on the sauté function of the Instant Pot and let reduce to desired consistency. I reduced my sauce for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Turn off the heat, return the chicken to the sauce and stir in scallions and cilantro. Season to taste with additional salt.
- To serve, spoon salsa chicken into a bowl with rice and beans. Top with cheese, chopped cilantro and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
Notes
- * Prepared salsas can vary in salt level. If you are unsure of how salty your salsa is, you may want to use a little less salt in the beginning and add more at the end as needed.
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4.8
39 reviews
Excellent
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