Easy Instant Pot Chicken with Green Chile Recipe
Are you tired of the same old chicken recipes? Get ready for a culinary adventure with our mouthwatering Chicken with Green Chile cooked to perfection in the Instant Pot. This isn’t your average chicken dish—it’s a flavor-packed sensation that will leave you craving more!
Chilaquiles verdes green recipe from Mexico
In just 30 minutes, enjoy tender chicken smothered in a rich and savory sauce made from green chile and poblano peppers. Want soup? Add broth. Tex-Mex tacos? Shred it. Just hungry? Dig in with a fork and spoon.
Table of Contents
Instant Pot Chicken and Green Chile
- Servings: 4
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Function: Manual or Pressure Cook
- Release Method: Quick Release
Ingredients
- 3 pounds chicken legs and thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
- 15 oz Chile Verde
- 27 oz can roasted poblano peppers, drained
- 7 oz jar chopped green chiles, drained
- 1 tbsp chopped jalapeños (optional)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp salt
How to Make It
- Add ingredients: Place all ingredients into the Instant Pot. Stir well to combine.
- Seal and cook: Lock the lid, set valve to sealing. Cook on Pressure Cook for 15 minutes.
- Quick release: After timer ends, use Quick Release method carefully.
- Shred chicken: Remove, debone, and shred chicken. Return it to the pot and stir.
Serving ideas: Over rice, in tacos, or as soup with broth added. Want more ideas? Use it in enchiladas or on nachos.
Expert Tips
- Low heat option: Omit jalapeños for a milder flavor.
- Broth it up: Add 32 oz chicken broth for a hearty soup.
- Shred smart: Use a hand mixer for quick shredding.
FAQs
Can I use boneless chicken?
Yes, adjust cook time slightly for boneless cuts.
Is there a substitute for Chile Verde?
Try green salsa or enchilada sauce for a similar effect.
Can I freeze leftovers?
Yes, store in airtight containers or freezer bags. Thaw and reheat as needed.
Try These Next
More Recipe Names
- Spicy Poblano Chicken Fiesta
- Green Chile Chicken Explosion
- Instant Pot Zesty Chicken
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Instant Pot Chicken and Green Chile Recipe
A bold and savory Instant Pot chicken dish with green chile and poblano peppers—done in 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- 3 pounds chicken legs and thighs
- 15 oz Chile Verde
- 27 oz roasted poblano peppers
- 7 oz chopped green chiles
- 1 tbsp jalapeños
- 1 medium onion
- 4 tsp garlic
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
Add all ingredients to Instant Pot and stir.
Seal lid, cook on Pressure Cook for 15 minutes.
Quick release, shred chicken, return to sauce.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 817Total Fat: 36gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 22gCholesterol: 474mgSodium: 994mgCarbohydrates: 27gFiber: 6gSugar: 14gProtein: 95g
The Nutritional Information may not be accurate. This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.