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Instant Pot Harissa Shredded Chicken Bowls! This simple, healthy shredded chicken is cooked in under 30-minutes in an Instant Pot with Harissa for a spicy kick! Paired with sliced cucumber, bell pepper and Greek yogurt for a complete meal!

Instant Pot Harissa Shredded Chicken Bowls! This simple, healthy shredded chicken is cooked in under 30 minutes in an Instant Pot with Harissa for a spicy kick! Paired with sliced cucumber, bell pepper and Greek yogurt for a complete meal! Low Calorie + Gluten Free
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Lately I’ve been really into making veggie protein bowls. Over the weekend, I chop up a bunch of fresh veggies make some shredded chicken in the crockpot and toss with a sauce or seasonings to make the chicken less boring. Then when I’m ready to eat, I toss everything together in a bowl and voila!

I shared this with a few weight loss clients and a bunch of them liked it so much that I thought I’d share one of my favorites as of lately Instant Pot Harissa Shredded Chicken Bowls!

Now, you’re probably wondering what is harissa. It’s a traditional Moroccan sauce with hot chili peppers and seasonings. It has a ton of flavor and spice. I ate it a lot when I lived in Spain! I found it at Trader Joe’s a few weeks ago and knew my spice loving taste buds would love it.

Instant Pot Harissa Shredded Chicken Bowls! This simple, healthy shredded chicken is cooked in under 30 minutes in an Instant Pot with Harissa for a spicy kick! Paired with sliced cucumber, bell pepper and Greek yogurt for a complete meal! Low Calorie + Gluten Free

Because it is spicy, a little goes a long way so you don’t need to use much to the recipe. There are other brands that are less spicy so look around for one that works for you! The heat in Harissa makes you crave coolness which the veggies add. That’s one of the reasons I love it! Cucumber and bell pepper give that coolness and add crunch to the bowl. I also added Greek yogurt on top.

I don’t know what I did without my Instant Pot because it has truly transformed my ability to make quick and uncomplicated meals. I know what I’ll be eating all summer!

Instant Pot Harissa Shredded Chicken Bowls! This simple, healthy shredded chicken is cooked in under 30 minutes in an Instant Pot with Harissa for a spicy kick! Paired with sliced cucumber, bell pepper and Greek yogurt for a complete meal! Low Calorie + Gluten Free
Instant Pot Harissa Shredded Chicken Bowls! This simple, healthy shredded chicken is cooked in under 30 minutes in an Instant Pot with Harissa for a spicy kick! Paired with sliced cucumber, bell pepper and Greek yogurt for a complete meal! Low Calorie + Gluten Free
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Servings: 4 servings

Instant Pot Harrisa Shredded Chicken Bowls

Instant Pot Harrisa Shredded Chicken Bowls! This simple, healthy shredded chicken is cooked in under 30 minutes in an Instant Pot with Harrisa for a spicy kick! Paired with sliced cucumber, bell pepper and Greek yogurt for a complete meal! Low Calorie + Gluten Free
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Total: 40 minutes
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Ingredients 

For the Chicken:

For the Bowl:

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt, plain, nonfat
  • 2 cups cucumber, diced
  • 2 cups bell pepper, diced

Instructions 

  • Add all ingredients to an Instant Pot. Turn on the pressure cooker and set the pot to cook 30 minutes then seal. 
  • After 30 minutes, manually release the seal (carefully) and open the lid. Shred the chicken with a fork. It should be very tender and easy to shred. 
  • Add the shredded chicken to a bowl with cucumber, bell pepper and Greek yogurt. Enjoy! 

Notes

  • To make in a slow cooker, add the ingredients for the chicken to a slow cooker. Cook on high 3-4 hours or on low 8 hours until chicken shreds easily with a fork.
  • 1/4 of the chicken equals one serving or about 2/3 cup.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving, Calories: 255kcal, Carbohydrates: 19g, Protein: 32g, Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 75mg, Sodium: 1316mg, Potassium: 1021mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 11g, Vitamin A: 2765IU, Vitamin C: 113.2mg, Calcium: 91mg, Iron: 1.7mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Megan is a nutritionist who coaches women 35+ lose weight sustainably. She is the author of the Low Calorie Cookbook, fitness instructor, host of the Dish On Ditching Diets Podcast and creator of Skinny Fitalicious where you get lighter, higher protein recipes. Follow Megan on Facebook, Pinterest, YouTube and Instagram for the latest updates.

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4 Comments

  1. Mary says:

    The recipe says 3/4 cup harissa. Should this be tsp?

    1. Megan says:

      Hi Mary, cup is accurate.

  2. Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says:

    I love harissa! It’s been far too long since I’ve made anything with it. I need to bite the bullet and buy an instapot!

  3. Kelli at Hungry Hobby says:

    How spicy is that exactly? It sounds so good!