Instant Pot Creamy Salsa Verde Chicken
Instant Pot Creamy Salsa Verde Chicken is a delightful one-pot meal that transforms busy weeknights into a culinary celebration. Tender chicken breasts simmered in zesty salsa verde and enriched with creamy goodness create an explosion of flavors that the whole family will love. Perfect for serving over rice, in tacos, or as a burrito filling, this dish is not just quick to prepare but also visually appealing, making it a go-to recipe for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Gather and prepare all ingredients.
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
- Select sauté mode on your Instant Pot, heat olive oil, and sear each chicken breast for about 3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Pour salsa verde over the seared chicken.
- Seal the lid and cook on high pressure for 15 minutes.
- Carefully release pressure, then stir in heavy cream until well combined. Shred the chicken using two forks if desired and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg