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5-Ingredient Instant Pot Salsa Chicken

Tender, juicy shredded chicken infused with Mexican flavors, ready in just 20 minutes plus release time. Perfect for tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and meal prep. A versatile weeknight dinner solution that's effortless to prepare and incredibly delicious.

Prep Time
12 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Total Time
37 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 321 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion sliced
  • 3 teaspoons garlic chopped
  • 5 pounds chicken breast boneless and skinless
  • 3 cups salsa

Instructions

Instant Pot Instructions
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  1. Use the saute function of the Instant Pot, when the oil is hot add onions, saute until almost translucent, then add the garlic. Add chicken breast and salsa. Cook on high on the manual setting for 20 minutes. Perform a quick release on the Instant Pot. Remove chicken and shred. 
Slow cooker Instructions
  1. If you want to use a slow cooker you will need to saute the onions and garlic in a large skillet, then transfer the sauteed garlic and onions to the slow cooker. Add the chicken and salsa to the slow cooker. Cook on low for 4 to 6 hours.

Notes

  • Chicken too dry? Make sure to keep some of the cooking liquid when storing
  • Not enough flavor? Try a spicier salsa or add taco seasoning
  • Too watery? After shredding, return to the Instant Pot on sauté mode to reduce liquid
  • Chicken not shredding easily? Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes under pressure

Nutrition Information

Calories 321kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 48g (96%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 145mg (48%) Sodium 751mg (31%) Potassium 1002mg (29%) Fiber 0g (0%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 490IU (10%) Vitamin C 6.7mg (7%) Calcium 16mg (2%) Iron 0.9mg (5%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 321

% Daily Value*

Calories 321kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 48g 96%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 145mg 48%
Sodium 751mg 31%
Potassium 1002mg 21%
Fiber 0g 0%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 490IU 10%
Vitamin C 6.7mg 7%
Calcium 16mg 2%
Iron 0.9mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.