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30-Minute Chicken Chili Verde

Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
5 minutes
Total Time:40 minutes
Course: Main Course, Dinner
Keyword: chicken chili verde, chili verde, instant pot recipe, instant pot chili verde
Servings: 4 people

Equipment

  • 1 Instant Pot

Ingredients

  • 1 package chicken breast tenders, approx. 1 lb
  • 1 12 oz jar Trader Joe's salsa verde, or other salsa verde
  • cup water, swirled around in the empty salsa verde jar
  • ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1 jalapeño, finely chopped, with seeds and core removed
  • Approx. ¼ tsp black pepper
  • Scant ½ tsp salt

Instructions

  • Add ¼ of the jar of salsa verde to the bottom of the Instant Pot. Place the chicken breast tenders in the pot, making one even layer across the bottom.
  • Season the chicken with the salt and pepper. Pour the remaining salsa over the chicken. Add the chopped cilantro and jalapeño, and gently stir to disperse over the chicken.
  • Set the Instant Pot to: "Pressure Cook" and select "Chili," then set the time to 30 minutes.
  • After 30 minutes, release the steam and open the Instant Pot. Using two forks, gently shred the chicken and stir.
  • For tacos, heat tortillas, add a generous helping of chicken chili verde, and serve topped with queso fresco, cilantro, and avocado. For a lighter option, serve with chopped romaine lettuce, for a delicious salad.