Instant Pot Salsa Verde Chicken

Name: Instant Pot Salsa Verde Chicken
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1.5 cups salsa verde; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp onion powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; Fresh cilantro, chopped

Tender, flavorful chicken simmered in salsa verde — versatile for tacos, bowls, or just eating on its own.

Prep5 min

Cook15 min

Serves4

Ingredients

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
1.5 cups salsa verde
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
Fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

Add chicken breasts to the Instant Pot. Pour salsa verde and chicken broth over the top.
Sprinkle with cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Secure lid, set valve to Sealing, and pressure cook on High for 15 minutes.
Quick release. Shred chicken directly in the pot with two forks, mixing with the sauce.
Garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve in tacos, burrito bowls, or over rice.

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