Ultimate Instant Pot Chicken Enchiladas: Outrageously Delicious

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
35 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
16
Yield:
16 enchiladas

Ingredients

  • 1 ½teaspoonschili powder

  • 1teaspoonsalt

  • 1teaspoonground cumin

  • 1 ½poundsskinless, boneless chicken breasts, or more to taste

  • ½cupchicken broth

  • 3cupsshredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided

  • 2(10 ounce) cansgreen enchilada sauce, divided

  • 1(4 ounce) canchopped green chilies

  • ½cupchopped onion

  • 2jalapeño peppers, chopped, or more to taste

  • 1 tablespoonolive oil

  • 16corn tortillas, or more to taste

  • 1(10 ounce) canred enchilada sauce

Cooking Directions

  1. Mix chili powder, salt, and cumin together in a bowl. Rub mixture all over chicken.

  2. Pour chicken broth into a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot). Add a rack to the bottom of the pot and place seasoned chicken on top. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to the manufacturer’s instructions; set the timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build.

  3. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

  4. Release the pressure using the natural-release method according to the manufacturer’s instructions for 5 minutes, then release the remaining pressure using the quick-release method, about 5 more minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

  5. Meanwhile, stir 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, 1 can green enchilada sauce, green chiles, onions, and jalapeños together in a large mixing bowl to thoroughly blend.

  6. Transfer cooked chicken to a cutting board and shred or chop into small pieces. Add chicken to the mixing bowl and stir until blended with cheese mixture.

  7. Heat olive oil in a skillet. Soften tortillas, one at a time, by dipping into the hot oil for 2 to 3 seconds per side. Drain on paper towels.

  8. Spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons chicken mixture onto each tortilla, then roll up and place seam-side down into the prepared baking dish.

  9. Combine remaining green enchilada sauce with red enchilada sauce in a bowl; pour over enchiladas in the baking dish. Sprinkle remaining 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese over top.

  10. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe16
Calories222
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
10g
13%
Saturated Fat
5g
24%
Cholesterol
43mg
14%
Sodium
549mg
24%
Total Carbohydrate
16g
6%
Dietary Fiber
3g
9%
Total Sugars
1g
Protein
17g
33%
Vitamin C
10mg
11%
Calcium
200mg
15%
Iron
2mg
8%
Potassium
316mg
7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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