Description
This Pressure Cooker Lime Verde Chicken recipe offers a zesty, flavorful dish featuring tender chicken breasts cooked swiftly in a tangy salsa verde sauce, infused with fresh lime juice, garlic, and cumin. Perfect for tacos, burritos, or salads, this versatile meal is easy to prepare, packs vibrant Mexican flavors, and can be quickly made using a pressure cooker for a delicious weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Sauce
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 16 oz. bottle salsa verde
- 3–4 limes, juiced
- 1 tsp garlic paste or 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
Garnishes and Serving
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
- Diced tomatoes, for garnish
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add the chicken breasts, salsa verde, garlic paste or minced garlic, cumin, salt, and freshly squeezed lime juice into the pressure cooker pot. Stir to mix all ingredients well and ensure the chicken is evenly coated.
- Cook under Pressure: Seal the pressure cooker and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes. After completion, allow natural pressure release for 5 minutes before carefully opening the lid to prevent splatter.
- Shred Chicken: Remove the cooked chicken breasts from the pot and shred them using two forks or an electric mixer until finely pulled. Return the shredded chicken to the pressure cooker and toss thoroughly to coat in the verde sauce.
- Adjust Seasonings: Taste the shredded chicken mixture and add additional lime juice and salt as needed to brighten and balance the flavors to your preference.
- Serve and Garnish: Use the lime verde chicken as a filling for tacos, burritos, enchiladas, salads, soups, or sandwiches. Garnish with fresh cilantro, lime wedges, and diced tomatoes to enhance presentation and flavor.
- Store Leftovers: Refrigerate any leftover chicken in an airtight container for up to two days, or freeze for up to two months for convenient future meals.
Notes
- This recipe can also be made in a slow cooker: cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours with the same ingredients.
- Fresh lime juice brightens the dish and enhances the salsa verde’s tangy flavor.
- Thoroughly shredding the chicken allows the sauce to fully coat each bite, maximizing flavor.
- Adjust salt and lime juice after cooking to suit your taste preferences for a balanced dish.
Keywords: lime verde chicken, pressure cooker chicken, salsa verde chicken, Mexican chicken recipe, easy chicken recipes, taco filling, quick dinner