Instant Pot Salsa Verde Chicken

This easy weeknight Instant Pot salsa verde chicken is made spicy and savory thanks to chiles, garlic, and cilantro--try it in tortillas or with rice.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 158 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
• 1 bunch cilantro, finely chopped
• 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 8 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
• kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon lime juice, or to taste
• 1 (1.41 ounce) package sazon seasoning
• 1 medium white onion, halved and thinly sliced
• 1.5 cups green salsa (salsa verde)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Select Saute function and shred chicken with 2 forks; simmer until you reach the desired consistency with your sauce. Season with more salt and pepper before serving with cilantro and lime juice.

Step 2

Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

Step 3

Combine chicken, salsa, chiles, onion, jalapeno, garlic, sazon, cumin, salt, and pepper in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot). Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.