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Instant Pot Cream Cheese Chicken

A quick and easy one-pot meal featuring tender chicken simmered in a creamy sauce made from cream cheese and salsa, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 423
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 2 pounds chicken breast
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped cilantro for garnish (optional) Optional garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Set your Instant Pot to 'Sauté' mode and add olive oil.
  2. Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken breasts and sauté until lightly browned for about 2-3 minutes on each side.
Cooking
  1. Add salsa on top of the chicken.
  2. Place the cream cheese on top of the salsa.
  3. Close the Instant Pot lid and set the valve to the sealing position.
  4. Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
  5. Once the cooking time is up, do a quick release of the pressure.
  6. Remove the chicken and shred it using two forks, then stir it back into the creamy sauce.

Notes

You can serve this dish over rice, pasta, or tacos. Pairs well with fresh salad or steamed vegetables. To store leftovers, place in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days, or freeze for 2-3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.