Pressure Cooker Salsa Verde Shredded Chicken
#dinner
#instant-pot
#pressure-cooker
#chicken
#mexican
#tacos
🥘 Ingredients
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boneless skinless chicken thighs2 lbs
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corn tortillas
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cotija cheese
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dried oregano1 tsp
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fresh cilantro1/3 cup
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fresh lime juice2 tbsp
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garlic3 cloves
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ground cumin1 tsp
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kosher salt1 tsp
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poblano pepper1 medium
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small yellow onion1
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tomatillo salsa verde16 oz
🍳 Cookware
- electric pressure cooker
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1In the inner pot of an electric pressure cooker , combine tomatillo salsa verde (one jar), diced poblano pepper , diced small yellow onion , minced garlic , ground cumin , dried oregano , and kosher salt .tomatillo salsa verde: 16 oz, poblano pepper: 1 medium, small yellow onion: 1, garlic: 3 cloves, ground cumin: 1 tsp, dried oregano: 1 tsp, kosher salt: 1 tsp
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2Nestle boneless skinless chicken thighs into the salsa mixture, turning once to coat.boneless skinless chicken thighs: 2 lbs
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3Lock the pressure cooker lid and cook on High Pressure for ⏱️ 15 minutes .
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4Allow pressure to release naturally for ⏱️ 10 minutes , then quick release remaining steam.
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5Remove chicken thighs to a cutting board and shred with two forks.
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6Turn on Sauté mode on the pressure cooker and simmer the remaining salsa verde sauce for ⏱️ 5 minutes to reduce and thicken slightly.
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7Return shredded chicken to the sauce and stir in fresh lime juice and chopped fresh cilantro .fresh lime juice: 2 tbsp, fresh cilantro: 1/3 cup
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8Serve inside warm corn tortillas for tacos, over rice bowls, or in enchiladas with crumbled cotija cheese .ncorn tortillas, cotija cheese