INSTANT POT SALSA VERDE CHICKEN ENCHILADA CASSEROLE

This Instant Pot Salsa Verde Chicken Enchilada Casserole is a super simple green enchilada that you don’t even have to bother with rolling. Think of it like a Mexican lasagna. Doing the cooking in the Instant Pot makes this quick AND easy too

INGREDIENTS

SALSA VERDE CHICKEN:

• 1 pound chicken breasts or tenderloins
• 1 can green chiles (large or small can depending on how much you like them!)
• 1 cup salsa verde
• 1 cup green enchilada sauce
• 1/4 cup water

ENCHILADA CASSEROLE:

• 2 cups Mexican blend shredded cheese
• 1 cup green enchilada sauce
• 12 corn tortillas

INSTRUCTIONS

PREPARE THE SHREDDED SALSA VERDE CHICKEN:

1. 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.
2. When the timer goes off, let the pot naturally release pressure for 10 minutes, and then vent the remaining pressure. 
3. Remove the chicken from the pot and discard all but 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.
4. 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

1. 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. 
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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!

Recipes by www.recipegirl.com