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Instant Pot Chipotle Chicken (Copycat Recipe!) Recipe

Super tender and full of smokey, perfectly spiced flavor, this copycat recipe for Chipotle Restaurant-style chicken is made even easier by cooking it in the pressure cooker!

4.8 from 144 votes
20 mins
Total Time
6
servings
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Instant Pot Chipotle Chicken (Copycat Recipe!)

How to Make the Best Instant Pot Chipotle Chicken (Copycat Recipe!)

This Instant Pot Chipotle Chicken brings all the delicious, smoky flavors of Chipotle Restaurant’s famous chicken to your own kitchen—in under 30 minutes total time. Super tender, perfectly spiced, and made incredibly easy in the pressure cooker, this copycat recipe is a game-changer for busy weeknight dinners.

The secret lies in the braising liquid packed with chipotle peppers, cumin, oregano, and other warm spices. The pressure cooker method ensures the chicken becomes incredibly tender while absorbing all those incredible flavors. Unlike traditional roasted methods, the Instant Pot cuts down cooking time to just 10 minutes under pressure, making this perfect for quick meal prep or last-minute dinner inspiration.

Serve this versatile chicken on rice, in bowls with fresh toppings, in tacos, or over a salad. The possibilities are endless, and you’ll love having restaurant-quality chicken at home without the price tag.

Instant Pot Chipotle Chicken (Copycat Recipe!)

Instant Pot Chipotle Chicken (Copycat Recipe!)

Super tender and full of smokey, perfectly spiced flavor, this copycat recipe for Chipotle Restaurant-style chicken is made even easier by cooking it in the pressure cooker!

4.8 from 144 votes
CourseMain Course
CuisineMexican
Keywordcopycat recipes, copycat chipotle, instant pot chicken, pressure cooker chicken
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time20 mins
Servings6 servings
Calories367kcal
AuthorChristina Hill
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Ingredients

Braising Liquid

Chicken

Instructions

Prep

  1. Trim any large pieces of fat from the chicken thighs.

Cook

  1. In the pressure cooker pot, combine all the braising liquid ingredients and give a quick stir.
  2. Coat the chicken with the braising liquid on both sides when placing the chicken inside the pot.
  3. Close the Instant Pot with the lid and seal. Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
  4. You can either manually release or natural release the pressure.

Finish

  1. Transfer the cooked chicken thighs to a cutting board.
  2. As you slice the chicken with a knife, the meat will shred into pieces.
  3. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • For more heat, use a whole chipotle plus 1 tablespoon of sauce instead of 2 tablespoons.
  • Natural release works best to keep the chicken tender.
  • This freezes well for meal prep—store in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
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