4.7 from 42 votes
Instant Pot Salsa Chicken Recipe
Made in the pressure cooker with just six simple ingredients, this Instant Pot Salsa Chicken is the definition of an easy weeknight dinner! This zesty, flavorful salsa chicken is made in only 30 minutes and will have everyone around the dinner table asking for seconds!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 274 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 16 ounces salsa whatever spice level you like
- ¾ cup chicken broth or water
Instructions
- Sprinkle the chicken breasts with the chili powder, cumin, and salt.
- Place the chicken breasts in the Instant Pot.
- Pour the salsa and chicken broth over the chicken.
- Cook the chicken on the Manual setting for 15 minutes.
- Let the steam release naturally for 5 minutes. Then, release the remaining steam using the quick release button.
- Shred the chicken in the pot, or on a cutting board.
- Stir the shredded chicken into the salsa mixture until it’s nice and saucy.
- Serve with tortillas or make burrito bowls with your favorite taco fixings.
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Notes
- Storage: Store Instant Pot salsa chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days, or freeze for 3 months.
- Store Instant Pot salsa chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days, or freeze for 3 months.
Nutrition Information
Calories
274kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
82mg
(27%)
Sodium
1202mg
(50%)
Potassium
577mg
(16%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1296IU
(26%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
59mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 274
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 274kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 82mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 1202mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 577mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1296IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.