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Instant Pot Chicken Enchiladas

Total Time
1h 40m
31m prep · 69m cook
Servings
4 people
Rating
Difficulty
Hard
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Now with our Instant Pot, this chicken enchilada casserole has been improved and made better than ever! I created this recipe many years ago for my hubby who does not like the traditional sour cream sauce on his chicken enchiladas. It's been a hit with family and friends ever since. For a different take on chicken enchiladas that will make everyone happy, give this one a try!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1.5 pounds skinless , boneless chicken breasts, or more to taste
  • 0.5 cups chicken broth
  • 3 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese , divided
  • 2 , 10 ounce
  • 1 , 4 ounce
  • 0.5 cups chopped onion
  • 2 jalapeño peppers , chopped, or more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 16 corns tortillas , or more to taste
  • 1 , 10 ounce

Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix chili powder, salt, and cumin together in a bowl. Rub mixture all over chicken.

  2. 2

    Pour chicken broth into a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot). Add a rack to the bottom of the pot and place seasoned chicken on top. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build.

  3. 3

    Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

  4. 4

    Release the pressure using the natural-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions for 5 minutes, then release the remaining pressure using the quick-release method, about 5 more minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

  5. 5

    Meanwhile, stir 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, 1 can green enchilada sauce, green chiles, onions, and jalapeños together in a large mixing bowl to thoroughly blend.

  6. 6

    Transfer cooked chicken to a cutting board and shred or chop into small pieces. Add chicken to the mixing bowl and stir until blended with cheese mixture.

  7. 7

    Heat olive oil in a skillet. Soften tortillas, one at a time, by dipping into the hot oil for 2 to 3 seconds per side. Drain on paper towels.

  8. 8

    Spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons chicken mixture onto each tortilla, then roll up and place seam-side down into the prepared baking dish.

  9. 9

    Combine remaining green enchilada sauce with red enchilada sauce in a bowl; pour over enchiladas in the baking dish. Sprinkle remaining 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese over top.

  10. 10

    Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

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