Copycat Chipotle Chicken Recipe in the Instant Pot

Do yourself a favor and make our copycat Chipotle chicken recipe in the Instant Pot and enjoy your favorite meal at home.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Pressurize Time10

Total Time35

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Chipotle Copycat recipe, Instant pot chicken recipe, Instant Pot chipotle chicken with chipotles in adobo sauce, Instant Pot copycat chipotle recipe

Servings:

Calories: 201kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

1 cup Chicken Broth
1 small red onion diced
4 garlic cloves minced
1 chipotle pepper from a can of chipotles in adobo sauce (leave the pepper whole)
1 Tablespoon adobo sauce (from the can of chipotles)
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground oregano
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Instructions

In the bottom of the Instant Pot pot, mix together chicken broth, onion, garlic, pepper, adobo sauce, chili powder, cumin, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the Instant Pot and make sure that the chicken is mostly covered by the sauce.
Place lid on top of Instant Pot and turn valve to SEALING. Press MANUAL button (or PRESSURE COOK button) and set timer to 15 minutes (22 minutes if chicken is frozen).
When chicken is finished cooking, move valve to VENTING and do a quick release of the pressure.
Remove chicken and transfer to a plate or cutting board (leaving liquid in the pot).Shred or slice the chicken.
You can use the chicken in tacos, burritos, on top of salads, or even in a bowl.
To assemble your own bowl, place rice in the bottom of the bowl. Top with cooked chicken, pinto or black beans, guacamole, corn, pico de gallo, and shredded cheese.

Notes

Adobo is one of the major players in this dish that gives some of the amazing flavor for this chipotle chicken recipe. For this recipe we use the adobo sauce from the can, but you can make your own too!

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