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Pressure Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken

Easy Pressure Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken for Busy Nights

A delightful dish featuring tender chicken breasts and zesty salsa verde, ready in under 30 minutes. A must-try for busy weeknights!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Natural Release Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Can substitute with chicken thighs for extra tenderness.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Adjust to taste.
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Salsa Verde Choose a fresh-tasting variety for best results.
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Can substitute with vegetable broth for a vegetarian option.
For the Aromatics
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can be omitted if using non-stick cookware.
  • 1 medium Onion Yellow or white onion works best.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Fresh is recommended, but garlic powder can be a substitute.
For the Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Chili powder can be used as an alternative.

Equipment

  • Pressure Cooker

Method
 

Basic Steps
  1. Chop the onion and mince the garlic. Measure salsa verde and chicken broth.
  2. Heat olive oil in the pressure cooker, add onion and garlic, and sauté until fragrant.
  3. Add chicken, cumin, salt, and pepper. Pour salsa verde and chicken broth over the top.
  4. Close the lid and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes. Allow for a natural pressure release for 5 minutes.
  5. Shred the chicken once cooled, return it to the sauce, and add lime juice and cilantro.
  6. Serve in tortillas, rice, or on its own, garnished with avocado or radishes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 40gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Ensure chicken is mostly submerged in salsa verde for even cooking. Lime juice enhances flavor, and you can add jalapeños for heat.

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