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Instant Pot Salsa Chicken Lettuce Wraps
5 from 12 votes

Instant Pot Salsa Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Instant Pot Salsa Chicken Lettuce Wraps feature shredded chicken breasts cooked in chicken broth and topped with salsa and taco seasoning. The chicken is pressure-cooked, then shredded and combined with a reduced salsa sauce. The wraps are served in large lettuce leaves, providing a fresh, handheld way to enjoy seasoned chicken without bread or tortillas. This dish offers a balance of juicy, tender protein and tangy, spiced salsa in a low-carb presentation suitable for varied diets.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 158 kcal
Course: Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Instant Pot Salsa Chicken Ingredients:
  • ¾ cup chicken broth 180ml
  • 1 lb chicken breast approximately 3 large chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, 500g
  • 1 cup tomato salsa 250ml
  • 2 tsp taco seasoning
  • 8 lettuce for wraps, large leaves

Instructions

Instant Pot Instructions:
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  1. Pour the Chicken Broth into the Instant Pot insert and add in chicken breasts.
  2. Next, mix the taco seasoning with the salsa and add it on top of the chicken breasts. DO NOT MIX IT IN WITH CHICKEN.
  3. Cover your Instant Pot and set the valve to the sealing position.
  4. Select Manual/Pressure Cooker setting and set to high pressure for 8 mins (thin chicken breasts) or 10 mins for thicker cut chicken breasts.
  5. Allow for a complete Natural Pressure Release, then transfer the Instant Pot Salsa Chicken to a plate and shred it.
  6. Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and cook the remaining liquid until it reduces to about half.
  7. Turn off the heat, add the shredded Instant Pot Salsa Chicken back in and stir to combine.
  8. Serve the shredded chicken in lettuce wraps, with toppings of your choice.

Notes

  • Do not mix the salsa and taco seasoning into the broth and chicken before pressure cooking; layer it on top to prevent burn notices.
  • Check the ingredients of your taco seasoning to ensure compatibility with Keto, Paleo, or Whole30 diets.
  • Cooking times listed exclude the time for the Instant Pot to reach pressure and release pressure naturally.

Nutrition Information

Calories 158kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 73mg (24%) Sodium 769mg (32%) Potassium 733mg (16%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 3900IU (78%) Vitamin C 14mg (16%) Calcium 45mg (5%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 158

% Daily Value*

Calories 158kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 73mg 24%
Sodium 769mg 32%
Potassium 733mg 16%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 3900IU 78%
Vitamin C 14mg 16%
Calcium 45mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.