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Instant Pot Salsa Chicken Recipe
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Keyword:
instant pot chicken recipe, instant pot chicken tacos, instant pot salsa chicken
Prep Time:
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time:
20
minutes
minutes
Total Time:
30
minutes
minutes
Servings:
4
people
Calories:
196
kcal
Author:
Platings and Pairings
Salsa Chicken can be made in just 20 minutes with the help of your Instant Pot and five simple ingredients.
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Ingredients
Chicken:
1 1/2
pounds
chicken breasts
boneless & skinless
1 1/2
Tablespoon
taco seasoning
1
onion
diced
1
jalapeno
seeded and sliced
1
16-ounce jar
salsa
mild, medium, or hot depending on heat preference
Kosher salt
to taste
For Serving:
Butter lettuce leaves or tortillas
for wrapping
Sliced radishes
Avocado
Salsa
Greek yogurt or sour cream
Shredded cheddar cheese
Cilantro
Lime wedges
Instructions
Rub chicken breasts with taco seasoning and place in bottom of Instant Pot.
Spread chopped onion and jalapeno over the chicken breasts. Pour salsa over top.
Seal the Instant Pot and set to HIGH pressure for 20 minutes.
Once the cook time is up, allow the Instant Pot to release naturally. This should take 10-15 minutes.
Remove chicken breasts from Instant Pot and shred with two forks. Place chicken back in Instant Pot and stir to combine. Season with salt, to taste.
To serve, spread chicken on lettuce leaves or tortillas and top with any desired toppings.
Notes
*If using a slow cooker, cook on low for 4-6 hours or until the chicken is done. You can leave the slow cooker on low for up to 8 hours.
Nutrition
Calories:
196
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
1
g
|
Protein:
36
g
|
Fat:
4
g
|
Saturated Fat:
1
g
|
Trans Fat:
1
g
|
Cholesterol:
109
mg
|
Sodium:
273
mg
|
Potassium:
629
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
1
g
|
Vitamin A:
139
IU
|
Vitamin C:
2
mg
|
Calcium:
9
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg