Instant Pot Salsa Verde Chicken
The ultimate comfort food, Instant Pot Salsa Verde Chicken is a flavor-packed dish that’s easy to prepare! It's perfect for busy weeknights and can be served in various ways. Whip it up tonight for an unforgettable meal!
Equipment
- Wooden Spoon
- Instant Pot
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast
- ¼ cup chicken stock
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 cup salsa verde I used Herdez, mild
Instructions
- Make sure the stainless steel insert is in your Instant Pot.
- Add chicken stock (or water) and lime juice to insert. Place chicken breasts in liquid.
- Sprinkle salt, pepper, chili powder and cumin over chicken.
- Drizzle honey over chicken, top with garlic.
- Pour salsa verde over chicken. Do not stir.
- Close lid, set valve to sealing position (newer models do not require that).
- Press manual setting, make sure your IP is set to cook at HIGH pressure.
- Set timer to 15 minutes. The IP will beep and start coming to pressure, which will take about 10 minutes.
- Once the timer is done, wait 2 minutes, then switch the valve to venting to release pressure.
- Carefully open the lid away from your face, remove chicken onto a plate and shred with forks. Return chicken to IP and stir in with liquid.
Notes
- This chicken can be served over rice: Create a hearty meal by spooning it over a bed of fluffy rice.
- Use as filling in tacos and enchiladas: The shredded chicken is perfect for a satisfying wrap.
- Added to casseroles: Mix it into your favorite casserole recipe for extra flavor.