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Instant Pot Mexican Chicken Recipe

This Instant Pot Mexican Chicken Recipe is a quick and easy meal that is packed with flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights, it combines chicken, tomatoes, black beans, corn, and spices to create a delicious dish that can be served over rice or with tortillas.
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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 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 Juice of 1 lime
  • Fresh cilantro, for garnish

Instructions: 

  • Place chicken breasts in the Instant Pot.
  • Add diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, onion, bell pepper, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  • Pour chicken broth over the ingredients.
  • Close the Instant Pot lid and set to high pressure for 10 minutes.
  • Once done, do a quick release and carefully open the lid.
  • Shred the chicken using two forks.
  • Stir in lime juice.
  • Serve the Mexican chicken over rice or with tortillas.
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro.

Notes:

This recipe is perfect for meal prep. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 8gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 4mg

Keywords:

Keyword Instant Pot, Mexican Chicken, Quick Dinner
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