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    Home » 500+ Keto Recipes » Instant Pot Recipes

    Published: Mar 12, 2021 · by: jenniferbanz · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases

    Instant Pot Salsa Chicken

    This instant pot salsa chicken is just the kick you’re looking for for those busy work weeks! Super easy to make and only a few ingredients for this zesty, juicy chicken thigh recipe! Even those picky eaters will love it!

    Instant pot salsa chicken in a white bowl

    You really need more than just 2 ingredients to make Instant pot salsa chicken worth eating.  I season up my chicken thighs before cooking with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and oregano for some amazingly flavorful chicken!

    It's been a while since I posted an instant pot recipe.  I'll be honest and admit I don't use it very often at all.  I really only use it to make this chicken!  I use my air fryer so much more now but you really wouldn't want to pour salsa into your air fryer, lol!

    This Instant Pot chicken recipe is a huge hit with my family.  Even my picky daughter who hates meat loves this chicken!

    To make this recipe as easy as possible, I first pour the salsa into the bottom of the pot, then I add 4 of the chicken thighs.  I season those pieces of chicken with half of the spices, then I add 4 more chicken thighs followed by the rest of the spices.  I place the lid and set the pot to cook for 12 minutes at high pressure.

    I follow with a 10 minute natural pressure release and then serve!

    For this recipe I used bone in chicken thighs but I removed the skin.  The skin will just remain flabby in the pot and no one wants that!  I like to use chicken thighs because they are less prone to dry out like chicken breast and they are more flavorful.

    To remove the skin, we pull the skin back from the flesh and then just chop off the end.  it's so easy!

    chicken thighs on a red cutting board

    Some other delicious recipes you will enjoy:

    • Keto pork chops
    • Keto fried chicken
    • Keto glazed donuts
    • Keto Greek chicken bowls
    salsa chicken in a white bowl

    Instant Pot Salsa Chicken - So Flavorful!

    This instant pot salsa chicken is just the kick you’re looking for for those busy work weeks! Super easy to make and only a few ingredients for this zesty, juicy chicken thigh recipe! Even those picky eaters will love it!
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 22 minutes
    Total Time: 17 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 305kcal
    Author: Jennifer Banz

    Ingredients

    • 8 Bone in chicken thighs, skin removed
    • 1 Cups Salsa
    • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
    • ½ teaspoon Oregano
    • ½ teaspoon Onion powder
    • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt

    Equipment

    • Electric Pressure Cooker (Instant Pot)

    Instructions

    • Combine all the spices in a small bowl, set aside. Add your salsa to your instant pot, then 4 of your chicken thighs.
    • Sprinkle half of your seasonings on your chicken thighs. Add your remaining 4 chicken thighs and the remaining of your seasonings.
    • Set to high pressure for 12 minutes. When the cook time is done, let naturally release pressure for 10 minutes. Quick release the rest of the pressure and remove the lid. Serve.
    Servings: 4

    Nutrition per serving

    Calories: 305kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 18g

    Nutrition is provided as a courtesy only. Please re-calculate on your own with the ingredients and amounts you used for the most accurate data.

    Keyword :gluten free, recipe for instant pot salsa chicken

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    1. Mary says

      August 16, 2021 at 10:49 am

      I'd like to do just 4 thighs. I have a small family. Is the time the same ?

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        August 16, 2021 at 12:34 pm

        yes, same cook time

        Reply
    2. Natalie Dixon says

      July 30, 2021 at 6:25 pm

      What brand of salsa do you use. I love your recipes ❤️

      Reply
    3. Patricia Long says

      April 25, 2021 at 2:05 pm

      Can you bake this in oven if you don't have an instapot?

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        April 28, 2021 at 4:14 pm

        Yes, I would use a 9x13 casserole dish and bake for 30-45 minutes

        Reply

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