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Salsa Chicken

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Ingredients

The Salsa Chicken

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 cup diced yellow onion
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 jar (14-16 ounces) salsa
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans
  • 1 can (15 ounces) sweet corn
  • ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth or water
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon fine salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts

The Cilantro-Lime Crema

  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2-3 tablespoons lime juice
  • ½ teaspoon lime zest
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • ½ teaspoon honey
  • 1 small clove garlic
  • teaspoon fine salt

Instructions

  1. Sauté the onion in oil until tender, then add garlic and cook briefly.
  2. Add salsa, black beans, corn, broth, taco seasoning, salt, and pepper to the pot.
  3. Place chicken on top and press it into the mixture.
  4. Seal the Instant Pot and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
  5. Release pressure naturally for a few minutes, then vent to release remaining pressure.
  6. Shred the chicken and mix it back into the sauce.
  7. For the crema, blend all crema ingredients until smooth.
  8. Serve the chicken with the crema and desired toppings.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
8 servings
Calories
325
Total fat
11g
Total carbohydrates
24g
Total protein
30g
Sodium
730mg
Cholesterol
123mg

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