Salsa Shredded Chicken

We needed a change from ground beef burritos in this house and I’d long ago worked out a recipe for cilantro lime shredded chicken with salsa in the crock pot that I wanted to recreate for the Instant Pot.

This recipe was perfect for the soft tacos I wanted!!!

You can cook up to 3 lbs of chicken without changing the other quantities or times in the recipe…

This versatile recipe is savory and juicy and can give you chicken breasts (shredded or not) as a main dish on its own or be used as an ingredient in a wide variety of dishes!

TIP: Make with salsa roja (as pictured) OR salsa verde. Yum!

Salsa Shredded Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 lbs boneless, skinless thin-cut chicken breasts
• 16 oz salsa (from a jar is my preference for this recipe, but watch labels if you’re trying to keep this recipe keto-friendly)
• 1 medium lime, juiced
• 2 1/2 Tbsp taco seasoning (see my Taco Seasoning recipe)

Directions

1. In a medium mixing bowl, stir together 16 oz salsa, 2 1/2 Tbsp Taco seasoning, and juice from 1 lime until well combined.
2. Place 3/4 cup of salsa mixture into the Instant Pot, spreading to coat the bottom of the inner pot.
3. Add 1 3/4 lbs chicken breasts. It’s okay if they overlap a bit.
4. Pour remaining salsa mix over chicken, covering it as much as possible.
5. Place lid on the Instant Pot and set to SEAL.
6. Select PRESSURE COOK (or MANUAL) for 8 mins.
7. When cooking has finished, allow a natural release (i.e., do nothing) for 10 mins.
8. Then do a quick release of any remaining pressure by setting to VENT.
9. Move just the chicken to a large bowl and shred with two forks.
10. Return chicken to the sauce in the Instant Pot and then serve.

NUTRITION FACTS
Servings	6
Amount Per Serving	3.5 oz cooked chicken
Calories	145
		%Daily Value*
Total Fat	2g	3%
Saturated Fat	0.5g	3%
Trans Fat	0g
Cholesterol	80mg	27%
Sodium	141mg	6%
Total Carbohydrate	1g	0%
Dietary Fiber	0g	0%
Total Sugars	1g
Added Sugars	0g
Protein	26g
Vitamin D	0mcg	0%
Calcium	12mg	1%
Iron	0.5mg	3%
Potassium	350mg	7%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice.

#HighProtein #Keto #LowCarb #LowFat #InstantPot