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Burrito bowl made with cilantro lime rice, salsa chicken, salsa, sour cream, and shredded cheese in front of an instant pot.

Salsa Chicken in the Instant Pot

Salsa chicken is a great quick dinner when you make it in the instant pot. You can even start with dry black beans! Make some rice and get your favorite toppings ready while it cooks!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings
Author: Carlee

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • 1½ cups dried black beans*
  • 1½ cups frozen corn
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 package taco seasoning
  • 3 cups water*
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • cilantro to taste
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Instructions

  • Spray instant pot insert with cooking spray.
  • Place the 1 pound chicken breasts, 1½ cups dried black beans*, 1½ cups frozen corn, 1 cup salsa1 package taco seasoning, 3 cups water*, and 1 medium onion in a 6-quart instant pot. Cook on high pressure for 35 minutes, then allow to slow release the steam.
  • Shred chicken with two forks, then stir in chopped cilantro.
  • Serve in burritos or over rice with your favorite toppings.

Notes

* if using canned beans, reduce water to ¾ cup and reduce cooking time to 15 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 234kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 297mg | Potassium: 944mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 192IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 2mg
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