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Instant Pot Green Chili Chicken

Instant Pot Green Chili Chicken is a flavorful, comforting dish that combines juicy chicken thighs with the tangy zest of salsa verde and mild green chilies, all rounded off with creamy cheese. It's easy to whip up in your Instant Pot, making it perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
NPR Time20 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Servings: 6
Calories: 416kcal
Author: Joanna Cismaru

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken thighs boneless and skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ cup chicken broth low sodium
  • 1 cup salsa verde store-bought or homemade
  • 4 ounces diced green chillies 1 can
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened, cut into cubes
  • fresh cilantro chopped for garnish
  • lime wedges for serving
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Instructions

  • Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
  • Add the olive oil to the Instant Pot and set it to the sauté mode. Once hot, add the seasoned chicken and sear until browned on all sides. Remove the chicken and set aside.
  • In the same pot, sauté the onions until translucent, about 2-3 minutes. Add the garlic, cumin, and oregano, and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  • Deglaze the pot with the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
  • Return the chicken to the pot. Pour in the salsa verde and add the diced green chilies. Stir to combine. Place the softened cream cheese cubes on top of the chicken. Do not stir.
  • Seal the Instant Pot and cook on high pressure for 15 minutes. Allow for a natural pressure release for 10 minutes, followed by a quick release.
  • Open the lid and stir to blend the cream cheese into the sauce.
  • Serve with fresh cilantro and lime wedges, adding optional toppings like avocado, sour cream, and shredded cheese if desired. Serve over rice or with tortillas.

Notes

  1. Control the Heat: Adjust the amount of green chilies based on your preferred spice level. Add more for heat or less for a milder dish.
  2. Cream Cheese Substitute: If you prefer a lighter version, substitute cream cheese with Neufchatel cheese or Greek yogurt.
  3. Serving Suggestion: Garnish with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime right before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 416kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 146mg | Sodium: 576mg | Potassium: 493mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 555IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 1mg