Instant Pot Chicken Chili Verde

Warm, zesty, and packed with bold flavor, this Instant Pot Chicken Chili Verde is your new go-to for a fast, hearty meal. With tender shredded chicken, tangy tomatillos, and just the right kick of spice, this dish brings comforting Mexican-inspired flavor to your table in under 30 minutes. Whether you’re meal prepping for the week or need a quick dinner win, this one-pot wonder delivers big taste with minimal effort—thanks to the magic of the Instant Pot.

Ingredients:

• 1  1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs

• 4 each tomatillo, quartered

• 3 medium poblano peppers (diced)

• 1 4 oz can green chile peppers

• 1 medium onion, diced

• 3 teaspoons minced garlic

• 1 tablespoon cumin

• to taste salt (to taste)

• dash worcestershire sauce

• 1/2 cup cilantro, roughly chopped

• 2 - 3 limes (for serving)

• 12-16 soft taco size tortillas (for serving)

Directions:

1. Place chicken thighs, tomatillos, peppers, onion, garlic, cumin, and salt in an Instant Pot. Saute on high for 5-8 minutes, until chicken is lightly seared. Place lid on Instant Pot, seal, and cook manually on high pressure for 15 minutes. When finished, allow pressure to release naturally.

2. Remove chicken from pot and shred, then set aside.

3. Add cilantro and Worcestershire sauce to the remaining ingredients in the Instant Pot. Using an immersion blender (or transferring everything in the Instant Pot to a high-power blender), blend until sauce is smooth. Pour sauce over shredded chicken (as much or as little as you want).

4. Serve warm topped with cilantro, fresh squeezed lime juice, and tortillas.

Serves 6

Add a healthy fat such as avocado to make a complete meal!