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Close-up of a bowl of creamy soup topped with diced avocado, shredded cheese, sour cream, and chopped cilantro, reminiscent of flavors you’d find in Instant Pot Chicken Enchiladas.

Instant Pot Chicken Enchiladas

5 from 18 votes
These Instant Pot Chicken Enchiladas are cheesy and flavorful, the perfect savory and spicy 30 minute dinner. Add all your favorite toppings to this creamy, cheesy Mexican-inspired dish.
Prep Time : 5 minutes
Cook Time : 25 minutes
Total Time : 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Calories: 516kcal
Author: Christina Hitchcock

Equipment

Ingredients
 

  • 2 Chicken Breasts
  • 2 cups Salsa Verde
  • 1 cup Green Enchilada Sauce
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheese, divided into 1 cup
  • 10 White Corn Tortillas, cut into strips

Instructions
 

  • Pour the salsa verde and enchilada sauce into your instant pot. Placed your chicken breast on top of the liquid.
  • Close your instant pot lid. Close the valve by pushing it away from you. Set your instant pot to high-pressure for 10 minutes. Once the 10 minutes is done, allow your instant pot to naturally release for about 10 more minutes. Once that is complete, manually release by pulling the valve towards you to open the pressure. Make sure to use a towel or hot pad to protect your hands from steam.
  • Using two forks, or a hand mixer, shred your chicken inside your instant pot with the liquid.
  • Add to your instant pot half of your cheese (1 cup). Mix well.
  • Add to your instant pot your tortillas. Mix well.
  • Finish by adding the remaining cheese to your instant pot.
  • With your instant pot remaining on warm, lock the lid in place and allow it to sit for about five minutes. This will allow the remaining cheese to melt, as well as the tortillas to take on the flavors of the casserole.
  • Open your instant pot and give it one more good stir. You can serve on a plate, or in a bowl. Top with sour cream, cilantro, avocado chunks, more cheese, jalapeños, hot sauce, etc.! Enjoy!

Christina's Notes

  • Meat: Use different meat instead of chicken, such as beef or pork.
  • Spices and Chicken: Make this recipe spicier by mixing in chili powder or cayenne pepper for easy seasoned chicken.
  • Enchilada Sauce: You can divide the cup of enchilada sauce throughout this recipe. Mix half of it into the chicken, then top the enchiladas with the remaining enchilada sauce.
  • Tortilla Strips: Top with crushed tortilla strips for some crunch. You can even add shredded chicken back on top for another layer.
  • Avocado: Try topping this dish with crema and avocado, or thicken with cream cheese.
  • Lime Wedges: A squirt of lime juice will enhance the flavor.

MY NOTES