Instant Pot® Salsa Verde Chicken

An infinitely riffable Instant Pot® chicken recipe that is great served with rice and beans or changed into the foundation of a soup or a filling for any number of applications. Whenever possible, don't leave out the sazon, as it's awesome and because umami is a delight. Serve with any combination of cooked rice, tortillas, pepitas, queso Oaxaca, diced avocado, beans, etc.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 158 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
• 1 bunch cilantro, finely chopped
• 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 8 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
• kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon lime juice, or to taste
• 1 (1.41 ounce) package sazon seasoning
• 1 ½ cups green salsa (salsa verde)
• 1 medium white onion, halved and thinly sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

Step 2

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.

Step 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.