Instant Pot Mexican Chicken (Salsa Chicken Recipe)
Servings: 6 Servings
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts about 1 ½ pounds
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil optional (*See note)
- 1 ½ cups salsa your favorite variety
- 4 ounces diced green chiles
- 1 tablespoon chipotle peppers in adobo sauce minced (*See note)
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice about 1-2 limes
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and salt.4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon salt
- Optional: If you'd like extra flavor, turn on the "Sauté" mode on your Instant Pot. Add a tablespoon of oil and sear the chicken breasts for 1-2 minutes on each side until golden brown.1 tablespoon cooking oil
- Pour the salsa, diced green chiles, chipotle peppers, and chicken broth over the chicken in the Instant Pot. Stir to combine.1 ½ cups salsa, 4 ounces diced green chiles, 1 tablespoon chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Secure the lid, set the valve to sealing, and pressure cook on high for 8 minutes.
- Allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then do a quick release to release the remaining pressure.
- Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it using two forks.
- Return the shredded chicken to the salsa mixture in the pot, add the lime juice, and stir well to coat.2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve over rice, in tacos, or on top of a salad.
Notes
- The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1/4 pound of salsa chicken. Actual calories will vary.
- You’ll only need the cooking oil if you choose to saute the chicken breasts.
- The chipotle peppers are spicy and smoky. Feel free to adjust the amount or omit them entirely if desired.
- Many people don't care for cilantro. Leave it out if preferred.
Nutrition Facts
Instant Pot Mexican Chicken (Salsa Chicken Recipe)
Serving Size
4 ounces
Amount per Serving
Calories
225
% Daily Value*
Fat
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
5
%
Trans Fat
0.03
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
3
g
Cholesterol
96
mg
32
%
Sodium
877
mg
37
%
Potassium
785
mg
22
%
Carbohydrates
7
g
2
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
34
g
68
%
Vitamin A
470
IU
9
%
Vitamin C
11
mg
13
%
Calcium
38
mg
4
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
