Mexican Shredded Chicken - Instant Pot!
User Reviews
5.0
33 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Pressurizing Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
201 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Mexican Shredded Chicken - Instant Pot!
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Mexican Shredded Chicken made quick and easy with only 3 ingredients and an Instant Pot! Tender chicken packed with flavor, perfect for tacos, burrito bowls and quesadillas. When it comes to Taco Tuesday I always get excited but at the same time a little stressed because there can be a lot of prep work From making guacamole, to shredding cheese, and prepping all the other toppings. In order to save some prep work and have a stress free Taco Tuesday this dump and go shredded chicken is one of my favorite taco fillings!
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Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast (boneless skinless, approximately 2 lbs, or 2lbs boneless skinless thighs)
- 4 tablespoon taco seasoning (or fajita seasoning, homemade taco seasoning )
- 1½ cups salsa (store bought)
- ½ cup water
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Instructions
- To an Instant Pot, or Electric pressure cooker, add the chicken, taco seasoning, salsa and water. Stir together to ensure the chicken is evenly combined and submerged in liquid.
- Secure the lid and set the pressure valve to SEALING. Select the PRESSURE COOK/MANUAL setting and set the cooking time for 10 minutes on high pressure. It will take about 10 minutes to come to pressure. When the cooking time finishes, allow the pressure cooker to naturally release for 5 minutes (the screen will read L 00:05) then carefully turn the pressure valve to VENTING to quick release the remaining pressure.
- Remove the chicken from the Instant Pot and place it on a cutting board or large bowl. Shred the chicken using two forks, your hands if it's cool enough to handle, or with a mixer. Note: Keep the chicken in fairly large pieces as they will break up into smaller pieces when added back into the sauce.
- Return the chicken back to the sauce in the Instant Pot to soak up the flavor. Mix until evenly coated in sauce. Serve and enjoy!
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Notes
- Serve the Chicken:
- Tacos
- Quesadillas
- Taco salad
- Burritos
- Enchiladas
- Tostadas
- Served over rice and beans
- Tortilla/Taco Soup
- Sliders
- For a low carb option, pair with spaghetti squash, low carb tortillas, or serve on a salad.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
201kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
101mg
(34%)
Sodium
776mg
(32%)
Potassium
767mg
(22%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
516IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
28mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 201 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 201kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 101mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 776mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 767mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 516IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
33 reviews
Excellent
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