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Instant Pot Mexican Chicken

Instant Pot Mexican Chicken

The ultimate comfort food, Instant Pot Mexican Chicken is a flavor-packed dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights. It’s easy, delicious, and sure to please the whole family. You can’t go wrong with this satisfying meal!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • 5-6 pieces boneless and skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 piece medium yellow onion thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1.5 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 0.75 teaspoons ancho chile pepper powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • 1 tablespoon adobo sauce (optional)
  • 0.5 teaspoon oregano
  • 15 oz fire-roasted diced tomatoes drained
  • 4 oz diced green chiles mild
  • 1 cup salsa (red or green)
  • 1 cup reduced sodium chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon liquid smoke (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 4 tablespoons water
  • to taste Fresh jalapeños sliced
  • to taste Fresh cilantro chopped

Equipment

  • Wooden Spoon
  • Chef's Knife
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Cutting Board
  • Baking Sheet
  • Instant Pot

Method
 

  1. Add all ingredients from the "to cook the chicken" section to the inner pot of the Instant Pot, starting with the chicken breast and layering the rest of the ingredients. No need to stir.
  2. Close the lid, and make sure the valve is set to "sealing".
  3. Press the Pressure Cook or Manual button and use the +/- buttons to set the timer for 15 minutes.
  4. Once the timer beeps, do a 10 minutes Natural Pressure Release, then open the valve to release any remaining pressure. When the pin drops, carefully open the pot.
  5. Use chicken tongs to remove the chicken breasts to a large bowl and shred them using two forks.
  6. In a small bowl, stir together the cornstarch and water until smooth.
  7. Click on saute and add the mixture to the pot. Cook for several minutes, stirring often until the sauce thickens.
  8. Toss the shredded chicken with as much of the sauce as you'd like and serve topped with cilantro and jalapenos.