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Crispy chicken enchiladas with melted cheese, avocado, and jalapenos on a dark green plate.

Instant Pot Chicken Enchiladas

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 12 servings
Calories 242 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 1/2 cups red enchilada sauce divided
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 1 small bunch green onions chopped, divided
  • 1/2 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt plus more for serving
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar jack cheese divided
  • Fresh cilantro, avocado slices, jalapeño slices for serving (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Season chicken with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
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  • Set Instant Pot to SAUTÉ mode and add olive oil. Sear chicken on both sides, then remove and set aside.
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  • Add water to Instant Pot, scrape up any bits, then return chicken to pot with 1/2 cup enchilada sauce.
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  • Cook chicken on manual high pressure for 8 minutes, then quick release and check for doneness.
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  • Shred chicken and reduce sauce in Instant Pot if needed.
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  • Warm tortillas in the oven, then keep them covered to stay pliable.
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  • Mix shredded chicken and the sauce in the Instant Pot with half of the green onions, the Greek yogurt, and half of the cheese.
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  • Spread 1/2 cup enchilada sauce in baking dish, fill tortillas with chicken mixture, roll and place seam-side down in dish.
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  • Top enchiladas with remaining sauce and cheese, then bake until cheese is bubbly.
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  • Garnish with remaining green onions and serve with optional toppings.
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Nutrition

Calories: 242kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 19gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 798mgFiber: 3g
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