Instant Pot Salsa Pork Chops
Instant Pot Salsa Pork Chops offer a flavorful and effortless meal that combines juicy pork chops with zesty salsa, all cooked to perfection in your Instant Pot. This recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings, delivering bold flavors with minimal prep time. Serve these succulent chops drizzled with extra salsa alongside rice or vegetables for a satisfying dinner that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in pork chops (about 1 inch thick)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup salsa (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Season both sides of the pork chops with salt and pepper.
- Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode. Add a splash of oil and sear each chop for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Pour in the salsa and chicken broth, stirring gently to combine.
- Secure the lid and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
- Allow a natural release for 5 minutes, then switch to quick release to release remaining steam.
- Serve the pork chops drizzled with extra salsa alongside fluffy rice or vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, experiment with different types of salsa, such as mango or peach. - You can substitute pork chops with chicken breasts for a different twist.