Description
This Instant Pot Salsa Verde Chicken is a quick and flavorful shredded chicken recipe made with tangy salsa verde, spices, and tender chicken breasts. It’s perfect for tacos, burrito bowls, salads, or easy meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 to 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup salsa verde (store-bought or homemade)
- Optional: 1 tablespoon lime juice and fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Place chicken in the Instant Pot and pour salsa verde over the top.
- Close the lid and set the valve to sealing. Cook on high pressure for 15 minutes (12 minutes for thighs).
- Allow the pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes, then quick release the remaining pressure.
- Remove the chicken and shred it with two forks.
- Return shredded chicken to the pot and stir to coat in the sauce. Add lime juice if desired.
- Serve in tacos, burritos, bowls, or over rice. Garnish with fresh cilantro if using.
Notes
- This recipe is great for meal prep and freezes well.
- Use store-bought salsa verde for convenience or make your own for extra freshness.
- Chicken thighs will yield a juicier result, while breasts are leaner.
- Serve with avocado, cheese, or sour cream for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
