Instant Pot Chicken Ropa Vieja
This Chicken Ropa Vieja is so great for so many reasons. It's super flavorful without being fussy in any way.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 290kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 medium yellow onion sliced
- 1 green bell pepper sliced
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ½ tbs oregano
- ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- black pepper to taste
- 15 oz. can of diced tomatoes
- 3 tbs tomato paste
- kosher salt to taste
Instructions
- Mince the garlic and set it aside.
- Slice the onion into half-moons and cut the bell peppers into strips. Set aside.
- Place the chicken breasts in an electric pressure cooker. Top with the garlic, spices, and sliced onions and peppers.
- Add the can of tomatoes (with juices) and tomato paste.
- Place the lid on the pressure cooker and lock it. Cook for 25 minutes on high pressure. Allow the pressure to release naturally.
- Shred the chicken with two forks. Salt to taste.
- Serve the ropa vieja in a bowl, over rice*, in tacos, etc.
Notes
Notes: This ropa vieja is great served over my Cilantro Lime Rice!
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 290kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 129mg | Sodium: 297mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g