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    Instant Pot Jalapeno Popper Chicken- Easy & Cheesy

    May 8, 2018 Updated: January 17, 2022 By Katie Crenshaw 4 Comments

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    This easy Instant Pot Jalapeno Popper #Chicken recipe can be made in under 30 minutes. The jalapeno popper chicken is cheesy, spicy, and incredibly flavorful. Add the shredded cheesy chicken on a bun for a sandwich or eat it plain for a low carb option. Either way, this jalapeno popper chicken makes a fantastic dinner option that all #jalapeno fans are sure to love.

    This easy Instant Pot Jalapeno Popper Chicken recipe can be made in under 30 minutes.

    The jalapeno popper chicken is cheesy, spicy, and incredibly flavorful.

    Add the shredded cheesy chicken on a bun for a sandwich or eat it plain for a low carb option.

    Either way, this jalapeno popper chicken makes a fantastic dinner option that all jalapeno fans are sure to love.

    Instant Pot Jalapeno Popper Chicken

    If you have been reading my blog for a while, you know I LOVE jalapeños! The more spicy the merrier.  

    My Cheesy Jalapeño Cheddar Beer Bread, Jalapeño Chimichurri Sauce, and  Fire and Ice Pickles are some of my favs! I also love jalapeño poppers soooo....

    I decided to make this Instant Pot Jalapeno Popper Chicken for something easy to make for dinner that had amazing flavor.

    I mean, chicken + cheese + jalapenoes= YUMMMM, right?!?

    This recipe is so easy to make. You basically dump everything in the Instant Pot and shred the chicken to absorb the sauce. Not hard, right?

    Watch how to make

    Ingredients

    You will need the following ingredients to make this Instant Pot jalapeno popper chicken:

    • Ranch dry seasoning mix-Or make it from scratch using this recipe.
    • canned diced chiles
    • chicken breasts-You can substitute with boneless and skinless chicken thighs.
    • fresh jalapeno
    • cream cheese
    • Monterrey Jack cheese
    Jalapeno Popper Chicken

    Steps

    Follow these steps to make the cheesy jalapeno chicken.

    1. Mix water and ranch. Add to Instant Pot.
    2. Add chicken breasts, cream cheese, diced chilies, and jalapeno. 
    3. Cook on Manual High for 10 minutes. Natural release.
    4. Shred chicken and mix chicken in sauce. Add in Monterey Jack cheese. Saute for 5 minutes, continuously stirring to prevent scorching. Cool for 5 minutes and serve.
    cheesy jalapeno popper chicken

    Low Carb Option

    My husband is on a healthy kick and didn't want to eat it on bread. It really is amazing by itself, but I sautéed some spinach and topped it on that for him.

    He LOVED it. He said the flavor combinations were incredible. You could also add it to some lettuce wedges if you want.

    Either way, the recipe is low carb. You can eat it how you want and you will love it in all variations!

    For more Instant Pot recipes check out: Instant Pot Mexican Chicken Soup, Instant Pot Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes, and 15 Minute Instant Pot Salsa Verde Chicken.

    Please leave me a comment below if you make this Instant Pot jalapeno popper chicken and tell me what you thought about it. I would love to hear back, and so would my readers.

    Also post your picture of your chicken on Instagram or Facebook, and tag @aforkstale with #aforkstale hashtags! I will share with my followers! xoxo!

    Jalapeno Popper Chicken

    Instant Pot Jalapeno Popper Chicken- Easy & Cheesy

    This easy Instant Pot Jalapeno Popper Chicken recipe can be made in under 30 minutes. The jalapeno popper chicken is cheesy, spicy, and incredibly flavorful. Add the shredded cheesy chicken on a bun for a sandwich or eat it plain for a low carb option. 
    5 from 4 votes
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    Course: Entree, Low Carb, Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 504kcal
    Author: Katie Crenshaw

    Ingredients

    • 1 ounce ranch dressing dry mix
    • ½ cup water
    • 4 ounces can diced chiles do not drain
    • 2 ½ pounds chicken breast
    • 3 jalapeno chopped
    • 8 ounces cream cheese
    • 8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese shredded

    Instructions

    • Mix ⅓ cup water and 1 ounce ranch seasoning mix. Add to Instant Pot.
    • Add 2 ½ pounds chicken breasts, 8 ounces cream cheese, 4 ounces canned diced chiles with juice, and 3 diced jalapeno. 
    • Cook on Manual High for 10 minutes. Natural release.
    • Shred chicken and mix chicken in sauce. Add in 8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese. Saute for 5 minutes, continuously stirring to prevent scorching. Cool for 5 minutes and serve.

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    Nutrition- Nutrition info is based on estimation only.

    Calories: 504kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 51g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 196mg | Sodium: 900mg | Potassium: 834mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 955IU | Vitamin C: 12.3mg | Calcium: 334mg | Iron: 1.3mg
    Tried this recipe? I want to see it!Mention @aForksTale or tag #aForksTale!

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