Shredded Salsa Chicken for the Instant Pot
Shredded Salsa Chicken can be eaten plain, for the low carb version, or piled high on a bun for a sandwich for those who prefer their meat with bread. Talk about a versatile recipe the whole family will enjoy!!
Servings: 4 cups
Calories: 242kcal
Ingredients
- 3 8 ounce chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- 1 jar (16 ounce) prepared salsa your favorite variety
- ¼ cup water
- 1½ teaspoon ground coriander
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons coarse salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- burger buns, optional
Instructions
- Dry the chicken breasts with paper towels and set the chicken aside.
- In a small bowl, combine the coriander, chili powder, dried oregano, cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Rub the spice mix over each dried chicken breast, front, and back.
- Add the seasoned chicken breast to the Instant Pot.
- Pour the salsa and water into the Instant Pot over the seasoned chicken.
- Add the lid to the pot, lock and set the timer to meat/stew for 30 minutes.
- Once the cooker stops, and the steam is fully released, remove the cooked chicken from the pot and place in a bowl or casserole dish.
- Shred the chicken using two forks. Add as much of the sauce from the pot to the chicken as you desire and stir well to combine.
- Top the shredded salsa chicken with shredded cheddar cheese and place in a preheated 350-degree oven to melt the cheese.
- Serve plain, over a salad, in a taco, or on a bun as a sandwich.
Notes
This recipe can also be made in a slow cooker.
The assembly directions are exactly the same except the cooking time is 4 hours on high or 6 hours on medium.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 242kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 1536mg | Potassium: 114mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1232IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 426mg | Iron: 1mg
