Instant Pot Salsa Verde Chicken
Instant Pot Salsa Verde Chicken is a flavor-packed dish that combines tender chicken with a zesty tomatillo sauce. This easy-to-make recipe brings the vibrant tastes of Mexican cuisine to your table in no time, perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. With its rich aroma of garlic and cilantro, every bite promises to delight your taste buds. Serve it with tortillas or over rice for a satisfying meal everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 6 medium tomatillos, husked and quartered
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Chop the onion and mince the garlic; set aside.
- In a blender, combine tomatillos, cilantro, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper; blend until smooth but slightly textured.
- In the Instant Pot on sauté mode, heat olive oil and sauté onions and garlic until fragrant (2-3 minutes).
- Place chicken breasts in the pot and pour salsa verde over them, ensuring they are well coated.
- Secure the lid and pressure cook on high for 15 minutes; allow natural pressure release for 10 minutes before quick-releasing remaining steam.
- Remove chicken and shred in the sauce; serve warm with tortillas or over rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: You can substitute chicken thighs for a richer flavor. Add black beans for extra protein. For heat, include jalapeños or hot sauce in the salsa verde.