Instant Pot Salsa Verde Chicken Tacos
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
8 Servings
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Calories
211 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Instant Pot Salsa Verde Chicken Tacos
Description
This recipe uses boneless, skinless chicken breasts cooked under pressure in an Instant Pot with a jar of salsa verde infused with cumin, garlic, and onion powders plus salt. Pressure cooking for 14 minutes with a natural release infuses the chicken with the salsa’s tangy, mildly spicy flavors while rendering it tender enough to shred easily. Removing the shredded chicken and assembling tacos with romaine lettuce, fresh cilantro, creamy avocado slices, crumbly queso fresco, and a squeeze of lime creates a balanced dish with vibrant texture and brightness.
The cooking method ensures a quick yet deeply flavored filling that pairs well with the simple fresh toppings and traditional corn tortillas. These tacos make a convenient weeknight meal or casual gathering dish.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 2 pounds chicken breast boneless skinless
- ½ teaspoon cumin powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 (16-ounce) salsa verde jarred
For the Tacos:
- avocado
- cilantro
- corn tortilla white or yellow
- lime wedges
- queso fresco
- romaine lettuce
Instructions
- Place 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts in the bottom of the pressure cooker. Sprinkle with ½ teaspoon cumin powder, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, and 1 teaspoon salt, and then pour 1 (16-ounce) jar salsa verde on top.
- Cover the pressure cooker with the lid and set the valve to seal. Select manual mode and cook on HIGH pressure for 14 minutes followed by a 8 minute natural release. Turn the valve for a quick release to let out the remaining pressure. When the valve drops, carefully remove the lid.
- Shred chicken in the pot with all the juices. Remove chicken from pot with a slotted spoon and place in a serving bowl.
- Assemble tacos with shredded chicken, romaine lettuce, cilantro, avocado, queso fresco, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 211 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 211kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 427mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 669mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 110IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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