Instant Pot Salsa Verde Chicken: Easy Flavorful Dinner Magic
A simple and delicious recipe for making salsa verde chicken in the Instant Pot, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken breasts
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the Instant Pot.
- Pour the salsa verde over the chicken.
- Add the garlic powder, cumin, and onion powder.
- Seal the lid and cook on high for 15 minutes.
- Allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then manually release any remaining pressure.
- Shred the chicken with two forks and mix with the sauce before serving.
Notes
- Serve with rice or tortillas for a complete meal.
- This dish can also be used for tacos or burritos.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Instant Pot, Salsa Verde, Chicken, Easy Dinner