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Instant Pot salsa chicken served over cauliflower rice with avocado slices in a healthy bowl
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Instant Pot Salsa Chicken Bowls (High-Protein & Weeknight Easy)

This Instant Pot salsa chicken is a quick, high-protein dinner made with simple ingredients and bold flavor. Chicken breasts cook under pressure with salsa until tender and easy to shred, then finish with fresh spinach for color and balance. Served over cauliflower rice with avocado, it’s a light, satisfying bowl perfect for busy weeknights.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword imstant pot, salsa chicken
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 5
Calories 258kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 2-3 handfuls spinach, roughly chopped
  • 1.5 cups salsa
  • 4 cups frozen cauliflower rice
  • 1 avocado

Instructions

  • Add the chicken to the Instant Pot and pour the salsa over the top. Stir to coat.
  • Seal and cook on HIGH pressure for 8 minutes. Allow pressure to release according to your Instant Pot instructions.
  • Shred the chicken, then stir in the chopped spinach. Let sit 4–5 minutes until wilted.
  • Serve ½ cup salsa chicken over 1 cup cauliflower rice with ¼ avocado.

Nutrition

Calories: 258kcal | Protein: 26g | Fiber: 6g