Instant Pot Chicken Chile Verde
Instant Pot Chicken Chile Verde is a vibrant and flavorful Mexican dish featuring tender chicken simmered in a zesty green chile sauce. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings, offering a comforting meal that bursts with flavor and color. Serve it over rice or in warm tortillas for an unforgettable dining experience that’s sure to impress family and friends.
- Author: Nora
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 6 firm tomatillos, husked and rinsed (approximately 1 lb)
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tbsp)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the onion and garlic. Rinse tomatillos and remove their husks.
- Set your Instant Pot to 'Sauté' mode. Add olive oil, onions, and garlic; sauté for about 3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add chicken breasts to the pot, pour in chicken broth, and season with salt and pepper.
- Add tomatillos and green chiles on top. Drizzle with lime juice and stir gently.
- Secure the lid and set the Instant Pot to 'Manual' on high pressure for 15 minutes.
- After cooking, allow for natural pressure release for a few minutes before quick-releasing any remaining pressure. Shred the chicken directly in the pot and stir in chopped cilantro. Serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor, brown the chicken before adding other ingredients.
- Substitute chicken with pork or tofu for a different protein option.
- Feel free to add beans for additional protein or spice it up with more chilies.