Instant Pot Pineapple Chicken
Instant Pot pineapple chicken is a sweet and spicy way to make a quick dinner. With tangy, sweet pineapple, salsa, and seasoning, this chicken has loads of flavor you will love!
Servings: 6
Calories: 241kcal
Ingredients
- 2 - 2.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts trimmed of fat
- 1 20 oz can pineapple chunks in juice
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1/4 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water, stirred together to form a slurry
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients, except the slurry, to the liner of your Instant Pot.
- Cover and turn the lid to close, making sure the vent valve is in the sealed position.
- Cook on HIGH pressure for 12 minutes, then allow the pot to rest undisturbed for 15 full minutes.
- Carefully turn the vent valve to vent releasing the HOT steam within, in a quick release.
- Using a pair of tongs carefully transfer the chicken breasts to a waiting cutting board. Shred them.
- Add the chicken back to the pot, mix together the slurry, pour it in, and stir everything together.
- Press the SAUTE button again, and let the mixture cook (once hot) for 5 full minutes- until the sauce has thickened.
- Serve & enjoy!
Notes
- Frozen chicken will take slightly longer to come to pressure. If you're using frozen chicken breasts, then add 5 minutes to the cooking time stated.
- If you're using fresh chicken breasts, you'll want roughly 3 pounds
- For extra kick, use a spicy salsa.
Nutrition
Calories: 241kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 418mg | Potassium: 734mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 238IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg