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Pressure Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken

Succulent Pressure Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken in 25 Minutes

Delicious Pressure Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken that's quick to prepare and perfect for a variety of meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Natural Release Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Breasts Can substitute with chicken thighs
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Vegetable broth can be used for vegetarian version
For the Salsa
  • 1 cup Salsa Verde Store-bought works well for convenience
For the Aromatics
  • 1 medium Onion Can use shallots or green onions as substitutes
  • 3 cloves Garlic Fresh garlic is preferable
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Adjust according to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Sea salt recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
For Freshness
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice Lemon juice can be used as a substitute
  • 1 cup Chopped Cilantro Green onions can be used if preferred

Equipment

  • Pressure Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Ingredients: Chop one onion and mince garlic. Measure out salsa verde and chicken broth.
  2. Sauté Aromatics: Select the sauté function, add oil, sauté onion for 3-4 minutes, then add garlic for 1-2 minutes.
  3. Combine in Cooker: Add chicken breasts, season with cumin, salt, pepper, and pour salsa verde and broth.
  4. Cook Under Pressure: Seal lid, cook on high pressure for 10 minutes, then natural release for 5 minutes.
  5. Shred Chicken: Remove chicken, shred with forks, and return to cooker to mix with sauce.
  6. Add Fresh Elements: Mix in lime juice and cilantro, stir, and adjust seasoning as necessary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 28gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 680mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure chicken is fully submerged in liquid for even cooking. Use high-quality salsa for best flavor.

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