Instant Pot Salsa Chicken

We all want the Instant Pot to make amazing food (hello fast) but often we are left with mediocre flavor and dry food via the famous Insta-Pot. However, when done with the right recipes, it really is a fantastic kitchen tool. This chicken dish does not disapoint. It makes a great big batch that you can use for 2-5 meals depending on the size of your family. Tacos, burritos, enchiladas, atop a salad or bowl and even in soup- it’s a flavorful tex- mex favorite in our house that I make regularly. Enjoy!

Ingredients

6 boneless skinless chicken breasts (trimmed of fat)

1 large can diced green chilies (6 ounce)

1/2 large red onion, diced

1 1/2 cups salsa

1 1/2 cups water

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Lots of spices-

Salt

Pepper

Cumin

Garlic Powder

Chili Powder

Directions

1) Turn your Instant Pot to Saute. Saute olive oil, green chilies, onions and a generous pinch of salt together until they begin to soften. Use a wooden spoon to keep mixture from sticking or burning.

2) Add 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts and sprinkle very generously with salt, pepper, cumin, garlic powder and chili powder. Using tongs flip the breasts over and season the other side.

3)Add salsa and water

4) Put lid on and close Instant Pot. Make sure vent is sealed. Set pressure cook to 30 minutes. Once the chicken is finished cooking. Let sit 10 minutes before you release the pressure.

5) Shred chicken- using a hand mixture place into instant pot and turn on. You will have perfectly shredded chicken in 30 seconds. Alternatively, shred the chicken however you would like.

Family Favorite Serve chicken with a “burrito bowl bar”. Let kiddos or dinner guests build their own dinner.