Easy Instant Pot Salsa Verde Mexican Pulled Chicken
Mexican inspired shredded chicken with salsa verde made in the pressure cooker or crockpot is a delicious and easy recipe for busy weeknights. Flavorful, juicy chicken breasts pulled apart in a flavorful Mexican inspired sauce is perfect for burritos, tacos, nachos and salads.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Total Time35 minutes mins
Course: Mains
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 216kcal
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast 1.5 to 2 pounds
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 lime juiced
- 16 oz jar or 2 cups of your favorite green salsa
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
- Grains or tortillas and toppings for serving
Place the stainless steel insert into the base of the Instant Pot.
Add raw boneless skinless chicken breasts to the pot.
Sprinkle over chili powder, cumin, oregano, garlic and salt.
Pour salsa over chicken and squeeze in lime juice.
Set to manual pressure for 10 minutes.
Allow to natural release for at least 10 minutes.
Carefully release remaining pressure and open the lid away from your face.
Using two forks, shred the chicken breasts directly in the pot, mixing with the sauce.
Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve warm over grains or in tortillas with your favorite toppings.
½ teaspoon of garlic powder may be substituted for fresh garlic.
Cooked chicken keeps well in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
No need to thaw chicken breasts before adding them to the pressure cooker. It may take a little longer for it to come to pressure but they will cook through.
This recipe also freezes well. Make sure the chicken is completely cooled before packing in freezer bags. I like to do this in individual portions. Freeze for up to three months.
Calories: 216kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 920mg | Potassium: 746mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 674IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg