Description
This Instant Pot Salsa Verde Chicken is a flavorful, easy-to-make shredded chicken recipe perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep. Tender chicken breasts or thighs are seasoned and pressure cooked with vibrant salsa verde and lime juice to create a zesty, juicy dish that’s great over rice, in tacos, burritos, or salads.
Ingredients
Chicken and Seasonings
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Sauce and Garnish
- 1 cup salsa verde (jarred or homemade)
- 1/4 cup chicken broth or water
- Juice of 1 lime
- Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts or thighs in the Instant Pot. Sprinkle evenly with garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to season thoroughly.
- Add Sauce Ingredients: Pour the salsa verde over the chicken along with the chicken broth or water. Squeeze the juice of one lime directly into the pot for a bright, tangy flavor.
- Pressure Cook: Secure the Instant Pot lid and set the valve to sealing. Program it to cook on high pressure for 12 minutes.
- Release Pressure: After cooking, allow the pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes to keep the chicken tender, then carefully perform a quick release to let out any remaining pressure.
- Shred the Chicken: Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot and stir it well to coat with the salsa verde sauce.
- Serve: Serve the shredded salsa verde chicken warm. It’s delicious over rice, in tacos or burritos, or added to salads. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
- For juicier texture, use chicken thighs instead of breasts.
- Add extra heat by stirring in chopped jalapeños or hot salsa verde.
- This recipe freezes well, making it perfect for meal prep and easy weeknight dinners.
