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Instant Pot Shredded Salsa Chicken

Instant Pot Salsa Chicken is full of salsa verde, taco seasoning mix, Mexican flavors, and can be ready  in under 30 minutes!  This Instant Pot shredded chicken is a quick, easy, and healthy dinner recipe to make for tacos, burrito bowls, or to serve with your favorite salad.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 196 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ lbs. chicken breasts
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • ½ red onion finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1 Tbsp. taco seasoning mix
  • ¼ - ½ tsp. salt to taste
  • ¾ cup salsa verde mild
  • ¼ cup water

Instructions

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  1. Set a 6-quart Instant Pot to the sauté function. Add oil and diced red onion. Sauté for 2-3 minutes or until onions become translucent.
  2. Add crushed garlic and continue sautéing for 1 minute. Turn off the Instant Pot.
  3. Scrape the bottom of the Instant Pot to ensure there are no bits stuck to the bottom. Add chicken breasts on top of the onions.
  4. Sprinkle taco seasoning mix and salt on top of the chicken.
  5. Pour in salsa verde and water. Pick up chicken breasts to let some of the liquid get underneath them.
  6. Cover the Instant Pot with the lid and make sure the pressure release valve is set to sealed.
  7. Cook chicken for 10 minutes on high pressure. Do not open the Instant Pot for 10 minutes after the timer goes off for a 10-minute NPR.
  8. Open the pressure release valve and let any excess steam out.
  9. Shred the chicken with two forks and let sit in the liquid for 5-10 minutes before serving.
  10. Serve salsa shredded chicken as tacos, in a burrito bowl, or on top of your favorite salad. Enjoy!

Notes

  • *If you would like your chicken to be slightly spicier, you can use a medium salsa instead of mild.
  • Regular salsa can also be used in place of the salsa verde.
  • Homemade taco seasoning mix was used in this recipe, but a packaged mix can also be used. Make sure to adjust the amount of salt added accordingly.
  • How to prep ahead of time: You can chop the onions a day early. This whole meal actually keeps well for a couple of days, too.
  • How to store: If you have any leftover shredded chicken, it will keep well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
  • How to freeze: This recipe freezes exceptionally well if you shred the chicken first and then place it in a freezer-safe container or Ziplock bag.  This recipe will freeze well for up to 4-6 months.
  • How to reheat: You can warm up the chicken in the microwave or a saucepan on the stove.

Nutrition Information

Calories 196kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 73mg (24%) Sodium 614mg (26%) Potassium 490mg (14%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 442IU (9%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 10mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 196

% Daily Value*

Calories 196kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 73mg 24%
Sodium 614mg 26%
Potassium 490mg 10%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 442IU 9%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 10mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

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