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A flavorful serving of Instant Pot Keto Chicken, enriched with garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, pepper, and an optional sprinkle of chili powder, served in a white bowl for a perfectly seasoned, low-carb meal.

Instant Pot Keto Chicken Recipe

Instant Pot Keto Chicken is a quick, flavorful dish featuring tender, juicy chicken cooked with rich seasonings in a pressure cooker. Perfect for low-carb lifestyles, this versatile recipe pairs effortlessly with vegetables or salads, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknight meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8 People
Calories 217 kcal

Equipment

  • Instant pot
  • Small bowl for mixing seasonings
  • Measuring spoons for seasonings
  • Forks for shredding chicken
  • Wooden spoon or utensil for quick release

Ingredients
  

  • ½ Cup chicken broth
  • ½ Tsp pepper
  • 1 Cup Salsa
  • 2 Tsp Minced garlic or 1 tsp minced garlic powder
  • 3 Lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 Tbsp chili powder- optional
  • 1 Tsp dried onion flakes
  • 1 Tsp Salt
  • 1 Tsp Cumin

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, mix garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, pepper, and optional chili powder.
    A small white bowl filled with a blend of seasonings, including garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper, being mixed together with a spoon, ready to coat the chicken for the keto chicken recipe.
  • Rub the seasoning mixture evenly on both sides of the chicken thighs.
    A pair of hands rubbing a flavorful seasoning mixture onto raw chicken breasts, ensuring even coating for a rich and spiced flavor in the keto chicken dish.
  • Pour chicken broth into the Instant Pot.
    measuring cup filled with chicken broth being poured into the bottom of an Instant Pot, creating a flavorful base for cooking the seasoned keto chicken.
  • Place the seasoned chicken thighs into the pot.
    Raw chicken breasts coated with a savory seasoning mix being carefully placed into the Instant Pot, ready for cooking in a flavorful broth.
  • Pour salsa evenly over the chicken.
    vibrant jar of salsa being poured over seasoned chicken breasts inside an Instant Pot, adding a tangy and spicy layer of flavor to the keto chicken recipe.
  • Secure the Instant Pot lid and set the valve to "sealing."
    display panel of an Instant Pot being set to ‘Poultry’ mode, ensuring the perfect cooking temperature and time for tender and flavorful keto chicken.
  • Press the "poultry" button and set the timer to 12 minutes.
  • Once cooking is complete, the Instant Pot will beep.
  • Use a long wooden spoon to carefully switch the valve to "venting" for a quick release.
    close-up view of the Instant Pot’s valve being carefully turned to release steam after cooking the keto chicken, ensuring safety and proper cooking.
  • Open the lid once all the steam has been released.
    lid of the Instant Pot being lifted to reveal perfectly cooked chicken breasts coated in salsa and seasonings, ready to be shredded.
  • Shred the cooked chicken thighs in the pot using two forks.
    Two forks being used to shred tender chicken breasts into smaller pieces, creating a juicy and flavorful base for the keto dish.
  • Stir the shredded chicken with the broth and salsa, then.
  • Serve and enjoy!
    white bowl filled with shredded chicken cooked in a flavorful salsa and broth mixture, garnished with fresh herbs, and ready to enjoy as a keto-friendly meal.

Notes

  • For a milder dish, reduce or omit the chili powder; for extra heat, add more chili powder or a dash of cayenne.
  • Feel free to toss in some chopped bell peppers or onions for added flavor and texture.