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Salsa chicken over cauliflower rice with avocado and lime
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Instant Pot Salsa Chicken (With Frozen Chicken!)

The best and easiest salsa chicken made with just 2 ingredients - salsa and frozen chicken thighs. Just dump in the Instant Pot and dinner's done! Perfect for burrito bowls, tacos, fajitas, meal prep, and more.
Prep Time3 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Heating time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Instant Pot, Salsa chicken, Shredded chicken
Diet: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Keto, Low Carb, Paleo, Whole30
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 153kcal
Author: Lisa Wells

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Pour salsa in Instant Pot. Arrange frozen chicken thighs in a single layer over salsa.
  • Cook on manual or pressure cook at high pressure for 12 minutes. Let pressure naturally release.
  • Carefully shred chicken with two forks in bottom Instant Pot. Toss to combine with pan juices and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 153kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 558mg | Potassium: 462mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 340IU | Vitamin C: 1.2mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1.2mg