Instant Pot Salsa Chicken with Lime and Melted Mozzarella

Ingredients

• 4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed
• 3/4 cup, mild or medium salsa
• 2 T fresh-squeezed lime juice
• Salt and fresh-ground black pepper to taste for seasoning chicken
• 1 cup grated Mozzarella, or more

Directions

1. Cut away any visible fat or unwanted bits from the chicken breasts. Coat the Instant Pot with nonstick spray, add the chicken, and season it with salt and fresh-ground black pepper.
2. Stir together the salsa and fresh lime juice, then pour that mixture over the chicken. Secure the Instant Pot lid, and cook on MANUAL, HIGH PRESSURE, for 6 minutes.
3. When the cooking time ends, allow the pressure to come down naturally. Transfer the chicken breasts to a cutting board, keeping the salsa mixture in the pot.
4. Switch the Instant Pot to SAUTE, HIGH TEMPERATURE, and simmer the sauce until it is thicker and reduced, about 8-10 minutes. Check on it a few times as it cooks.
5. While the sauce reduces, heat the oven broiler and position the rack about 6 inches from the heat. Spray a baking dish with nonstick spray. Slice the chicken breasts in half lengthwise, then nestle them close together in the dish.
6. Once the sauce is as thick as you like it, turn off the Instant Pot and spoon the sauce over the chicken. Scatter a generous layer of grated Mozzarella over the top.
7. Broil until the cheese has melted and is just beginning to brown in spots, about 3-4 minutes. Keep a close eye on it, especially if your broiler runs hot.
8. Serve hot, with diced avocado, sour cream, or Green Tabasco Sauce to add at the table if desired.