Salsa Chicken
Instant Pot Salsa Chicken is a quick and easy way to make shredded chicken, perfect for tacos, burritos, bowls, and more. The chicken will be juicy and flavorful.
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 202kcal
Cost: $9.71
Equipment
- Instant Pot
- Liquid measuring cup
- cutting board
Ingredients
- ½ cup chicken stock
- 2 pounds about 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 16 oz jar chunky salsa
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix or 2 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning
FOR SERVING: (all optional)
- Taco shells
- Rice
- All your favorite toppings
Instructions
PUT INGREDIENTS IN POT:
- Pour chicken stock into an Instant Pot.
- Pour about ½ cup of salsa into the pot.
- Add chicken and taco seasoning.
- Pour the remaining salsa over the chicken, making sure the chicken is coated.
PRESSURE COOK:
- Lock the lid in place and make sure the steam release knob is turned to sealing.
- Set Instant Pot to cook on high pressure for 15 minutes.
- When the cooking time is done, let the pressure naturally release.
- Quick release any remaining pressure.
TO FINISH:
- Remove the lid carefully and move the chicken to a cutting board.
- Use 2 forks to shred the chicken for tacos or bowls.
Notes
Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.33pound | Calories: 202kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 713mg | Potassium: 775mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 424IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg