Instant Pot Salsa Verde Chicken Enchilada Casserole

By gbvampy1

Ingredients

• Salsa Verde Chicken:
• 1 1 1 pound chicken breasts or tenderloins
• 1 1 1 can green chiles (large or small can depending on how much you like them!)
• 1 1 1 cup salsa verde
• 1 1 1 cup green enchilada sauce
• 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup water
• Enchilada Casserole:
• 2 2 2 cups Mexican blend shredded cheese
• 1 1 1 cup green enchilada sauce
• 12 12 12 corn tortillas

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 50mins

Preparation

Step 1

Prepare the Shredded Salsa Verde Chicken:

Place the chicken, salsa, 1 cup enchilada sauce, water, and chilies into your Instant Pot. Close the lid, shut the vent, and set the timer to manual 8 minutes.

When the timer goes off, let the pot naturally release pressure for 10 minutes, and then vent the remaining pressure.

Remove the chicken from the pot and discard all but 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.

Shred the chicken using a stand mixer with the paddle attachment or two forks. Mix in the remaining cooking liquid into the chicken and set aside.

Assemble the Casserole

Spray a high-sided, round pan that will fit into your Instant Pot liberally with cooking spray (I like to use a springform pan). Cut your tortillas in half, and place one layer into the bottom of the pan. Top with some of the enchilada sauce, then a layer of chicken and a layer of cheese.

Repeat the layering once more, and then top with a final layer of tortillas, enchilada sauce, and cheese. Cover tightly with non-stick foil, or foil that has been liberally sprayed with cooking spray.

Place 1/2 - 3/4 cup water into the bottom of your Instant Pot. Place a trivet inside, and then carefully lower the covered casserole into the pot. You may want to use a foil sling for this, or if you have a trivet with long handles you can use that.

Close the pot, shut the vent, and set on Manual mode High pressure for 12 minutes. Increase cooking time by 2 to 3 minutes if this was previously refrigerated before cooking, and 4 to 5 minutes if it was previously frozen.

When cooking time finishes, vent the pressure carefully and let the casserole sit for 5 to 10 minutes to set up. Serve with your favorite Mexican garnishes. We like lettuce, tomato, sour cream, and green salsa and hot sauces!