Copycat Chipotle Chicken Recipe in the Instant Pot
This Copycat Chipotle Chicken Recipe brings the bold, smoky flavors of your favorite fast-casual meal right to your kitchen. Ready in just 35 minutes, thanks to the Instant Pot, it’s perfect for busy weeknights when you’re craving something hearty and satisfying.
Equipment
- Instant Pot
Ingredients
- 1 cup Chicken Broth
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 chipotle pepper from a can of chipotles in adobo sauce leave the pepper whole
- 1 Tablespoon adobo sauce from the can of chipotles
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Instructions
- In the bottom of the Instant Pot pot, mix together chicken broth, onion, garlic, pepper, adobo sauce, chili powder, cumin, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the Instant Pot and make sure that the chicken is mostly covered by the sauce.
- Place lid on top of Instant Pot and turn valve to SEALING. Press MANUAL button (or PRESSURE COOK button) and set timer to 15 minutes (22 minutes if chicken is frozen).
- When chicken is finished cooking, move valve to VENTING and do a quick release of the pressure.
- Remove chicken and transfer to a plate or cutting board (leaving liquid in the pot).
- Shred or slice the chicken.
- You can use the chicken in tacos, burritos, on top of salads, or even in a bowl.
- To assemble your own bowl, place rice in the bottom of the bowl. Top with cooked chicken, pinto or black beans, guacamole, corn, pico de gallo, and shredded cheese.
Nutrition
Calories: 201kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 33gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 98mgSodium: 1231mgPotassium: 628mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 189IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 1mg
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