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    Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Chicken

    Published: Jan 18, 2019 by Kristin 52 Comments

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    Whether you make this Cilantro Lime Chicken in the Instant Pot or Slow Cooker, it comes together in no time and is packed with flavor! Enjoy as is, or serve in burritos, tacos, or tostadas!

    This past week with my hubby travelling, I wanted a meal that I knew my kids would enjoy but wouldn’t require a lot of effort on my part. If you have kids, you understand my thought process. Nothing is worse than putting tons of effort into dinner and hearing “it’s okay” or “I’m not a huge fan, but I will eat anyways”. Am I right?!?! Haha!

    Well, one of the meals I KNOW my kids love is their tostadas. I think it’s because of all the toppings they can choose, but a win is a win!

    I didn’t have my normal seasonings on hand, and I had forgotten to take chicken out of the freezer earlier, so I turned to the Instant Pot.

    Have you jumped on board the Instant Pot craze yet? I highly recommend doing so if not, but I have also included slow cooker directions below if not!

    By simply tossing a few on hand ingredients into my Instant Pot, I had this Cilantro Lime Chicken ready to go in less than 30 minutes. I chose to serve ours as tostadas, however, this chicken is great to use in tacos, burritos, nachos, or even by itself! The possibilities are endless!

    Since this includes beans in the recipe, you can add some rice to the side and call it a complete meal!

    Some topping options are chopped avocado, tomatoes, sour cream, cheese, onions, or bell peppers!

    However you choose to enjoy this, you’ll love it! Great for serving large crowds and freezes perfectly if you have leftovers!

    Here is the Instant Pot I use and LOVE: https://amzn.to/2AR03aP

    Here is a great option for a slow cooker if you’re in the market: https://amzn.to/2Djn2wB

    Be sure to follow me on Instagram also to stay up with what is new on the blog, https://www.instagram.com/thecookinchicks/

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    4.05 from 49 votes

    Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Chicken

    Whether you make this chicken in the Instant Pot or Slow Cooker, it comes together in no time and is packed with flavor! Enjoy as is, or serve in burritos, tacos, or tostadas!
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time25 mins
    Total Time30 mins
    Course: lunch, Main Course
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 292kcal
    Author: The Cookin' Chicks

    Equipment

    • Instant Pot

    Ingredients

    • 16 oz salsa
    • 2 tablespoon taco seasoning (see recipe below) May also use 1 store bought package
    • 1 lime, juiced and zested
    • 1/4 cup chicken broth
    • 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
    • 2 lbs chicken breast, boneless/skinless
    • 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
    • toppings of choice, tortillas or tostada shells if using, etc

    Instructions

    • In your Instant Pot, add the salsa, taco seasoning, lime juice/zest, chicken broth, and black beans.
    • Stir to combine and place the chicken breasts on top of mixture.
    • Close lid and set to manual, high pressure, 15 minutes. Be sure valve at top is in sealing position.
    • Once timer beeps, allow a natural pressure release for 10 minutes.
    • After the ten minutes, do a quick release to ensure all remaining pressure is gone and open lid.
    • Shred the chicken breasts using two forks, then stir in the cilantro.
    • Serve as desired and enjoy!!

    Notes

    *To make in the slow cooker, simply add all the ingredients to your slow cooker minus the cilantro. Cook on low for about 6-8 hours, or high for about 4 hours. Shred chicken and stir in the cilantro prior to serving!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 292kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 817mg | Potassium: 1048mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 671IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 2mg
    Tried this recipe?Mention @TheCookinChicks or tag #TheCookinChicks!

    Here is the recipe to the homemade taco seasoning I use, https://thecookinchicks.com/2012/07/taco-seasoning/

    I am absolutely obsessed with these Herb Cutting Scissors, highly recommend getting a pair if you like using fresh herbs! https://amzn.to/2Dj9xNv

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