Instant Pot Salsa Verde Chicken {+Crockpot}
This Instant Pot Salsa Verde Chicken can be made in the Instant Pot or the slow cooker - it's a one pot Mexican-inspired rice bowl.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 448kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 medium-sized chicken breasts, diced into 1 inch pieces
- 1 medium-sized yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups salsa verde
- 1 can black beans
- 1 cup frozen corn (do not defrost!)
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 2 green peppers, sliced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 jalapeno pepper, sliced
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Add olive oil, chicken, onion, garlic, spices, broth, salsa, beans, corn and rice to Instant Pot in that order. Cook on high pressure for 5 minutes, then do a quick release of the pressure. Instant Pot will take about 10-15 minutes to come to pressure, then the 5 minutes to cook.
- When safe to do so, remove lid and stir in green peppers. Replace lid and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Divide among four bowls and top with avocado, jalapeno and cilantro. Serve and enjoy!
- Crockpot instructions: Add olive oil, chicken, spices, broth, salsa, beans, corn and rice to slow cooker. Cook on high for 6 hours or low for 8 hours. Stir in green peppers and let sit 5-10 minutes. Divide among four bowls and top with avocado, jalapeno and cilantro. Serve and enjoy!
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Notes
If you have leftover salsa verde, serve it with tortilla chips for a yummy snack.
Store any leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, add on your fresh toppings and enjoy.
Freeze this recipe without the toppings for up to 3 months. Reheat from frozen in the microwave for 6-7 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 448kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 1744mg | Potassium: 627mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 350IU | Vitamin C: 99.8mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2.3mg