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Instant Pot Trader Joe's Chile Lime Seasoned Chicken

This Chili Lime Chicken made in the IP is so quick, easy, and perfect for meal prep or a simple dinner! Takes less than 30 minutes to make start to finish!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Chili Lime Chicken, How to use Trader Joe's Chili Lime Seasoning Blend, Instant Pot Shredded Chicken, Trader Joe's Chile Lime Seasoning, Trader Joe's Chili Lime Seasoning
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Calories 1457kcal

Equipment

  • Pressure Cooker/Instant Pot

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken, breasts, thighs, or a mix of both
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp Trader Joe’s Chile Lime seasoning blend
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1 cup chicken broth vegetable or bone broth also works

Instructions

  • Toss the chicken with olive oil, Trader Joe’s Chile Lime seasoning blend, and fresh lime juice until well coated.
  • Add the chicken to the Instant Pot with 1 cup of broth.
  • Secure the lid and turn the valve to SEALING. Select PRESSURE COOK on HIGH and set the timer for 5 minutes. Press start.
  • Allow the pressure to manually release and gently remove the lid.
  • Discard the liquid and shred the chicken with two forks or with a stand mixer.

Notes

TO SAVE THIS CHICKEN: After the chicken is cooked and shredded, you may store it in the fridge or in the freezer.
TO SAVE IN THE REFRIGERATOR: If you wish to save this chicken in the refrigerator, I recommend putting it in an airtight container or ziplock bag and saving it for about 3 days.
TO SAVE IN THE FREEZER: You can freeze this chicken for up to three months. The best way to do this is to save in bulk or separate into individual servings and freeze in ziplock bags or freezable containers.
*nutrition facts are automatically calculated

Nutrition

Calories: 1457kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 204g | Fat: 65g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 572mg | Sodium: 1305mg | Potassium: 3581mg | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 6mg