Description
Instant Pot Creamy Salsa Verde Chicken is a delightful blend of tender chicken simmered in a zesty, creamy salsa verde sauce. This quick and easy dish is perfect for busy weeknights, bringing gourmet flavor to your dinner table without the fuss. With just a few ingredients, you can create a comforting meal that’s versatile enough for tacos, burrito bowls, or served over rice. Enjoy an explosion of flavors while making lasting memories with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with garlic powder and a pinch of salt.
- Set the Instant Pot to 'Sauté' mode. Add olive oil and brown the chicken on both sides for about 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in salsa verde and chicken broth, scraping any bits stuck to the bottom.
- Close and lock the lid; set to 'Manual' mode for 10 minutes on high pressure.
- Once cooking is complete, carefully perform a quick release. Remove the lid and add cream cheese, stirring until melted and creamy.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional salsa verde if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg