Description

This Instant Pot Salsa Chicken combines tender chicken with savory salsa for a mouthwatering dish that’s easy to make. Ideal for quick dinners or meal prep, it’s packed with flavor and can be served in various ways, making it perfect for family meals!

Ingredients

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3–3.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast and/or chicken thigh meat
3/4 cup chicken broth
2 tsp cumin
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp kosher coarse salt
12 oz homemade salsa
avocado or olive oil for cooking
1 yellow or white onion
2 red bell peppers
1–2 jalapeno peppers
salt
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro

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Instructions

Trim the fat off the chicken if preferred and place it into the Instant Pot.
Add chicken broth and seasonings. Stir thoroughly to combine.
Mix in the salsa and stir again.
Seal the Instant Pot lid and valve. Set it to cook on high pressure for 15 minutes, noting that it will take time to build pressure before cooking starts.
After cooking, allow a natural release for about 10 minutes before doing a quick release.
Meanwhile, prepare the vegetables.
Thinly slice the vegetables and preheat a large skillet over medium heat. Add oil and sauté the vegetables until they are caramelized and golden, being cautious not to disturb them excessively during cooking.
Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the Instant Pot using a slotted spoon, keeping the cooking liquid.
Shred the chicken using a handheld mixer for convenience.
Mix approximately 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid, the sautéed vegetables, and cilantro into the shredded chicken.
Serve the flavorful chicken as is, or use it for tacos, enchiladas, or other creative dishes.

Notes

Feel free to adjust the spice level by using more or fewer jalapenos.
This chicken can be served in various ways—over rice, in tacos, or in burrito bowls!
Make sure to keep some cooking liquid to retain moisture in the chicken.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 14g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 75mg