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Mexican Shredded Chicken - Instant Pot!

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!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Pressurizing Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 201 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

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

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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!

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

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

% 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.