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Creamy Instant Pot Salsa Chicken topped with melted cheese and fresh cilantro on a white plate.

Instant Pot Salsa Chicken with Cream Cheese – Easy Low Carb Dinner


  • Total Time: 32 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

This Instant Pot Salsa Chicken with Cream Cheese is a quick, creamy low-carb dinner perfect for busy weeknights. Tangy salsa and smooth cream cheese combine to deliver tender, flavorful chicken in under 30 minutes.


Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
  • fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)

  • Instructions

    1. Place chicken breasts in the Instant Pot and season with garlic powder onion powder salt and pepper

    2. Pour salsa over the chicken making sure it is evenly coated

    3. Close and seal the Instant Pot lid and pressure cook on high for 12 minutes for fresh chicken or 15 minutes for frozen

    4. Allow natural pressure release for 8 to 10 minutes then release any remaining pressure

    5. Add cubed cream cheese to the pot and stir until the sauce is smooth and creamy

    6. Remove the chicken and shred with forks then return it to the pot and mix to coat with sauce

    7. Adjust seasoning with salt pepper or lime juice as desired

    8. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve over cauliflower rice lettuce wraps or your preferred low carb side

    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 12 minutes
    • Category: Dinner
    • Method: Instant Pot
    • Cuisine: American

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 serving
    • Calories: 320
    • Sugar: 4
    • Sodium: 700
    • Fat: 20
    • Saturated Fat: 12
    • Unsaturated Fat: 8
    • Trans Fat: 0
    • Carbohydrates: 6
    • Fiber: 1
    • Protein: 35
    • Cholesterol: 115

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