Instant Pot Salsa Verde Chicken
Description
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.
Ingredients
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2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
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1 1/2 cups green salsa (salsa verde)
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1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
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1 medium white onion, halved and thinly sliced
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1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
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8 cloves garlic, minced
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1 (1 5/12 ounce) package sazon seasoning
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
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1 bunch cilantro, finely chopped
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1 tablespoon lime juice, or to taste
Directions
1
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.
2
Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
3
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.