This salsa chicken Instant Pot recipe makes an easy weeknight meal even easier. Frozen chicken breasts are combined with taco seasoning and salsa for a tasty Mexican-themed meal. You can use the meat for tacos, burrito bowls, or as a topping for baked potatoes. So many possibilities! I used this the first night for chicken quesadillas. The second night I used it as a topping for baked potatoes with shredded cheese, pickled jalapeños, and sour cream.
Instant Pot Salsa Chicken
This salsa chicken Instant Pot recipe makes an easy weeknight meal even easier. Frozen chicken breasts are combined with taco seasoning and salsa for a tasty Mexican-themed meal. You can use the meat for tacos, burrito bowls, or as a topping for baked potatoes. So many possibilities! I used this the first night for chicken quesadillas. The second night I used it as a topping for baked potatoes with shredded cheese, pickled jalapeños, and sour cream.
Ingredients
- 1 pound frozen skinless boneless chicken breast halves
- 1 ounce packet taco seasoning mix
- ½ cup salsa
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in a multi-functional cooker (such as Instant Pot). Sprinkle all sides with taco seasoning. Pour salsa and chicken broth on top.
- Close and lock the lid. Select Poultry setting; set the timer for 15 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
- Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer’s instructions, about 20 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
- Shred chicken and serve as desired.
Notes
Recipe Tips
You can use water in place of chicken broth if desired.
If you use thawed chicken breasts, shorten the cooking time to 8 to 10 minutes.
Both quick-release and natural-release work for this recipe.
