Pressure Cooker Salsa Lime Chicken with Black Beans: With just 5 ingredients and two simple steps, this gluten-free, dairy-free Instant Pot recipe is the perfect weeknight dinner.
2 Easy Steps, 5 Simple Ingredients
I know, I know, I use the word easy in most of the recipes I share. That’s because with a two year old and three month old at home, easy recipes are a must. That said, I also appreciate recipes that are frugal and healthy. This recipe is all of those things!
Boneless chicken thighs, a lime, taco seasoning, 1 cup of salsa and a can of black beans are all you need for this recipe. Just place the first four ingredients in your Instant Pot
The Salsa Makes a Difference
I recommend using good quality chunky salsa. I went with this one
A Note About Taco Seasoning
You can certainly use a packet of store bought taco seasoning, but I prefer to use homemade. Homemade taco seasoning is cheaper, has better flavor, and you have the advantage of knowing that there are no artificial ingredients or additives. Here’s the taco seasoning recipe we use.
However, we tested this recipe using store bought taco seasoning as well, and it was still delicious. So if you’re short on time, don’t be afraid to use store bought!
Tacos or Rice
We enjoy serving this recipe two ways- over rice, and as an alternative to ground beef in tacos. It’s delicious both ways, but my favorite way to enjoy it is over a bowl of Cilantro Lime Brown Rice. It makes a savory and filling weeknight meal!
- 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- Juice of 1 lime or 3 TBS lime juice
- 4 TBS taco seasoning (one packet)
- 1 cup chunky salsa
- 1 can black beans, drained
- Place chicken thighs, lime juice and seasoning in a large zip top plastic bag and shake to coat chicken.
- Pour seasoned chicken into pressure cooker and cover with salsa.
- Set manual time for 10 minutes. Allow a 10 minute natural pressure release when done.
- Add drained black beans to the pot and stir. They will heat through very quickly.
- Serve over rice or on tacos!
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Thank you! I am going to love this recipe and make it with your rice and the idea of making my own taco seasoning is super appealing. You do all the work and we all reap the benefits. Can’t wait to make this one. Thank you for sharing at TADA! Thursdays
Hope you enjoy it!
Looks fabulous! I am on a detox now but can leave out the beans! Sprouts sells a Taco seasoning that I can use that is organic and no sugar, so this works out perfectly.
Hope you enjoy it!