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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!

chile verde

Chilaquiles verdes green recipe from Mexico

Serve this spicy, savory chicken as tacos, enchiladas, or a comforting soup.

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.

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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

  1. Add ingredients: Place all ingredients into the Instant Pot. Stir well to combine.
  2. Seal and cook: Lock the lid, set valve to sealing. Cook on Pressure Cook for 15 minutes.
  3. Quick release: After timer ends, use Quick Release method carefully.
  4. 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.

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  • Spicy Poblano Chicken Fiesta
  • Green Chile Chicken Explosion
  • Instant Pot Zesty Chicken

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Instant Pot Chicken and Green Chile Recipe

Yield: 4
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

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: 1
Amount 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.

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About Julee Morrison

Julee Morrison is an author and writer with over 35 years of experience in parenting and family recipes. She’s the author of four cookbooks: The Instant Pot College Cookbook, The How-To Cookbook for Teens, The Complete Cookbook for Teens, and The Complete College Cookbook.

Her work has appeared in The LA Times, Disney’s Family Fun Magazine, Bon Appétit, Weight Watchers Magazine, All You, Scholastic Parent & Child, and more.

Her article "My Toddler Stood on Elvis' Grave and Scaled Over Boulders to Get to a Dinosaur" appeared on AP News, and her parenting piece “The Sly Way I Cured My Child's Lying Habit” was featured on PopSugar.

Outside of writing, Julee enjoys baking, reading, collecting crystals, and spending time with her family. You can find more of her work at Mommy’s Memorandum.

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