Instant Pot Chicken: A Flavorful and Easy Delight
A quick and delicious chicken dish made with fresh ingredients and spices, cooked to perfection in an Instant Pot.
Equipment
- Instant Pot
- blender or food processor
Ingredients
- 3 medium vine-ripened tomatoes diced
- ½ large red onion diced
- ⅓ cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 1 jalapeño pepper diced, seeds removed
- 1 14 oz can diced tomatoes with green chilis
- 1 lime Juice of 1
- 1 tsp sea salt plus more to taste
- 1 tsp chipotle powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast
Instructions
- Blend diced tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño, canned tomatoes, lime juice, sea salt, and chipotle powder until slightly chunky.
- Season chicken with cumin and salt, place in the Instant Pot, and pour salsa over the chicken.
- Close the lid, set the valve to sealed, and cook on manual for 8 minutes.
- Allow natural pressure release, shred chicken, and adjust salt to taste before serving.
Notes
This recipe can also be made in a slow cooker for similar results and is versatile with various sides.