Instant Pot Salsa Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Additional Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
280 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Instant Pot Salsa Chicken
Description
The dish involves placing chicken breasts into the Instant Pot with chicken broth or a flavorful liquid such as pineapple juice, salsa, minced garlic, chopped jalapeño, and seasonings like salt, black pepper, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and optional red pepper flakes. After sealing the lid, it is pressure cooked for 12-15 minutes if fresh, or 20-25 minutes if frozen, followed by a natural pressure release to ensure juicy, tender chicken. Once cooked, the chicken is either served whole or shredded, using the remaining cooking liquid to keep it moist.
This chicken pairs well with Mexican-inspired dishes; use it in tacos, burritos, enchiladas, or as a protein topping for salads. The use of salsa and spices infuses the meat with a bright, savory flavor balanced by the mild heat from jalapeño and red pepper flakes. Its ease of preparation with frozen or fresh chicken makes it suitable for quick weeknight meals.
Ingredients
- 3-4 lbs chicken breast boneless and skinless fresh or frozen
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth water or pineapple juice
- 1 cup salsa mild or hot
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1 jalapeño chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- lime juice and zest from one
Instructions
- If using frozen chicken, before you add it to the Pressure Cooker, make sure its not stuck together.
- Add chicken breasts to the Instant Pot. It is okay if the breasts overlap.
- Add liquid of choice (broth, water, or juice) and the rest of the ingredients.
- Place the lid and lock it, make sure to point the valve to sealing.
- Press manual and select 12-15 minutes for fresh/thawed chicken breasts, or 20-25 minutes, for frozen. It will take the pot about 10 minutes to come to pressure.
- Once the cooking is done and you hear a beep, leave additional 10-15 minute Natural Pressure Release.
- After, open the valve to release the remaining pressure.
- Fully cooked chicken breast should have internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
- You can chop it and serve it as it is, or transfer the chicken to a large bowl and shred it. Use the cooking liquid to add it to the shredded chicken to make it moist and flavorful.
- Enjoy over tacos, burritos, enchiladas, or salads.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 280 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 280kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 49g | 98% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 979mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 1021mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 300IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 8.3mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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