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Salsa Chicken Instant Pot Recipe

This Salsa Chicken Instant Pot Recipe is a quick and easy meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. With just a few ingredients and minimal prep time, you can have a delicious and healthy dinner ready in no time.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 people
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Cheese Grater

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • to taste Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions: 

  • Season chicken breasts with cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Pour salsa into the Instant Pot and place seasoned chicken breasts on top.
  • Close the lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
  • Once done, do a quick pressure release and carefully open the lid.
  • Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top of the chicken and let it melt.
  • Serve the chicken topped with fresh cilantro.

Notes:

This recipe is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. You can also use this chicken as a filling for tacos or burritos.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Keywords:

Keyword Chicken, Instant Pot, Salsa
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