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Instant Pot Salsa Chicken with Lime and Black Beans

By Gary White
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Published October 16, 2018. Last modified August 1, 2025 By Gary White

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Instant Pot Salsa Chicken with Lime and Black Beans | The Foodie Eats

This Instant Pot Salsa Chicken is an easy peasy recipe. With just a couple steps, it's perfect for a weeknight dinner. Ready in less than half and hour! Instant Pot Salsa Chicken with Lime and Black Beans | The Foodie Eats

At lease twice a week, it's absolutely necessary for a quick and easy meal in our household. We have 3 kids under age 4, run two business, and are involved in several community groups. We are very busy people. So recipes like this Instant Pot salsa chicken are our go-to meals on those days when our schedules are full. Any time we can have dinner on the table in less than half an hour is a big win!

Instant Pot Salsa Chicken with Lime and Black Beans | The Foodie Eats

The Process

Instant Pot Salsa Chicken with Lime and Black Beans | The Foodie Eats
Add salsa, lime juice, and taco seasoning to pot...
Instant Pot Salsa Chicken with Lime and Black Beans | The Foodie Eats
...and mix well.
Instant Pot Salsa Chicken with Lime and Black Beans | The Foodie Eats
Add chicken breasts to pot...
Instant Pot Salsa Chicken with Lime and Black Beans | The Foodie Eats
...and press them down to submerge them in the salsa. Cook for 10 minutes at high pressure.
Instant Pot Salsa Chicken with Lime and Black Beans | The Foodie Eats
Once cook time is complete, allow pressure to release naturally.
Instant Pot Salsa Chicken with Lime and Black Beans | The Foodie Eats
Transfer chicken breasts to mixing bowl.
Instant Pot Salsa Chicken with Lime and Black Beans | The Foodie Eats
Using 2 forks, shred chicken into small bite-size pieces.
Instant Pot Salsa Chicken with Lime and Black Beans | The Foodie Eats
Return chicken to pot.
Instant Pot Salsa Chicken with Lime and Black Beans | The Foodie Eats
Add black beans and mix well. Allow to sit for 10 minutes before serving.

And this is the AMAZING Result…

Instant Pot Salsa Chicken with Lime and Black Beans | The Foodie Eats

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Instant Pot Salsa Chicken with Lime and Black Beans | The Foodie Eats

Instant Pot Salsa Chicken with Lime and Black Beans

Easy peasy recipe, with just a couple steps, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
5 from 3 votes
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 1 minute minute
Cook Time: 14 minutes minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 243kcal
Author: Gary White

Ingredients 

  • 1 ½ cups salsa
  • 3 Tbsp. lime juice
  • ¼ cup taco seasoning
  • 2-3 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 30 oz. canned black beans drained

Instructions

  • Add salsa, lime juice, and taco seasoning to pot and mix well. Add chicken breasts to pot and press them down to submerge them in the salsa. Cook for 10 minutes at high pressure.
  • Once cook time is complete, allow pressure to release naturally.
  • Transfer chicken breasts to mixing bowl. Using 2 forks, shred chicken into small bite-size pieces.
  • Return chicken to pot, add black beans, and mix well. Allow to sit for 10 minutes before serving.
  • Serve with rice, in tacos, or as-is!

Notes

  • We used two forks to pull the cooked chicken breasts apart. If you prefer more finely shredded chicken, you may use a hand mixer to shred the chicken. Start by pulling chicken breasts apart into large pieces and place in a deep bowl. Press the beaters into the chicken and turn on to the lowest setting. Allow the beaters to pull the chicken until desired consistency is reached.
  • Store leftovers in fridge in a tightly sealed container for 3 to 4 days. Leftovers may also be frozen.

Nutrition

Calories: 243kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 971mg | Potassium: 892mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 370IU | Vitamin C: 7.3mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 2.7mg
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  1. Tricia

    January 14, 2020 at 10:20 am

    5 stars
    AWESOME! EASY! QUICK! My kind of recipe!!! Thanks for sharing this.

    Reply
  2. Elcee

    February 04, 2020 at 7:39 pm

    5 stars
    Yummy! Perfectly cooked. Will make again!

    Reply
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