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Instant Pot Salsa Verde Chicken Tacos
Instant Pot Salsa Verde Chicken Tacos are a family favorite weeknight meal! The flavorful chicken is so quick and easy to make and can be topped with an endless possibility of toppings.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 211 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ½ teaspoon cumin powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 (16-ounce) jar salsa verde
For the Tacos:
- avocado
- cilantro
- corn tortillas 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.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
211kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
427mg
(18%)
Potassium
669mg
(19%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
0.4g
(1%)
Vitamin A
110IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
14mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 211
% 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.