Description

This Instant Pot Salsa Chicken is loaded with flavor and highlights tender chicken mixed with zesty salsa. A perfect choice for a quick dinner, healthy meal, or satisfying comfort dish, it features simple ingredients and easy prep, making it a must-try for any food lover.

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
1 tbsp avocado or olive oil for cooking
1 yellow or white onion
2 red bell peppers
1–2 jalapeno peppers
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro

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Instructions

Trim excess fat from the chicken if desired and place it in the Instant Pot.
Add chicken broth, seasoning, and stir the mixture well.
Incorporate the salsa and stir again to combine.
Seal the lid on the Instant Pot and set to cook on high pressure for 15 minutes. Remember it takes a few minutes to build pressure.
After cooking, allow a natural release for 10 minutes, followed by a quick release.
While the chicken cooks, prepare the vegetables by slicing them thinly and preheating a large pan over medium heat.
Once hot, add olive oil and sliced vegetables, sautéing until caramelized and soft, stirring as little as possible to achieve golden-brown results. Remove from heat when done.
Use a slotted spoon to extract the chicken from the Instant Pot and place it in a mixing bowl, saving the cooking liquid.
Shred the chicken using a hand-held mixer for efficiency, then add about 1/2 cup of the reserved cooking liquid, sautéed vegetables, and cilantro, mixing gently with a spatula.
Serve the shredded chicken as a main dish, in tacos, quesadillas, taquitos, or as stuffing for enchiladas.

Notes

Feel free to use store-bought salsa if you are short on time.
Add more or less jalapeno depending on your spice preference.
Using a hand-held mixer for shredding is fast and mess-free.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/12 of the recipe
Calories: 280
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 10g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 32g
Cholesterol: 90mg