Instant Pot Salsa Chicken
A quick and easy Instant Pot recipe for flavorful salsa chicken, perfect for tacos, rice bowls, or salads.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 to 2 pounds chicken breasts (thawed or frozen)
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: cheese, avocado, cilantro
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the Instant Pot.
- Pour the salsa over the chicken.
- Season with garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Close the lid and set the Instant Pot to high pressure: 10 minutes for thawed chicken, 15 minutes for frozen chicken.
- Once cooking is complete, let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes. Then perform a quick release.
- Shred the chicken with two forks and stir to combine with the salsa.
- Serve on tacos, over rice, or on top of a salad. Add any optional toppings as desired.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the refrigerator or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in intervals of 1-2 minutes until heated through.
Find it online: https://www.zaynkitchen.com/instant-pot-salsa-chicken-recipe/