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    Instant Pot Salsa Chicken

    Posted: Mar 22, 2020 Last Modified: Jul 2, 2020 by Carmy · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    This is the easiest shredded chicken recipe! This Instant Pot Salsa Chicken only takes a few ingredients to make and can be used in anything from your next taco night, burrito, or meal prep.

    bowl of shredded salsa chicken in front of the Instant Pot

    Instant Pot Shredded Salsa Chicken

    Using the Instant Pot leads to some super moist shredded chicken and is the easiest way to make shredded chicken! Shredded chicken is one of my go-to recipes when I meal prep buffet style or whenever it’s Taco Tuesday and I need to get something on the table quickly.

    For this recipe, you’re welcome to quick release or natural release, I find that the results are the same so it just depends on if I’m in a rush or not.

    Related Recipe You May Like: How to Cook a Whole Chicken in an Instant Pot

    What You’ll Need To Make Shredded Salsa Chicken

    ingredients for instant pot shredded salsa chicken: chicken breasts, seasonings, salsa

    • chicken breast: boneless, skinless breasts
    • water
    • seasoning: garlic powder, chili powder, salt, paprika, oregano
    • salsa: go as mild or as spicy as you’d like! I use medium one personally.

    How To Make Shredded Salsa Chicken in the Instant Pot

    In the Instant Pot, add in the chicken breasts and 1/4 cup of water before adding the seasoning on top of the chicken breasts.

    In the Instant Pot, add in the chicken breasts and 1/4 cup of water before adding the seasoning on top of the chicken breasts.

    Next, layer the salsa on top of the chicken breasts. Try to keep most of the salsa on top of the breasts.

    Next, layer the salsa on top of the chicken breasts. Try to keep most of the salsa on top of the breasts.

    Close the lid, set the valve to sealing, and set it to manual pressure for 6 minutes.

    Natural pressure release for 10 minutes when done. Quick release the rest of the pressure if needed. There shouldn’t much pressure left after.

    Natural pressure release for 10 minutes when done. Quick release the rest of the pressure if needed. There shouldn't much pressure left after.

    Shred the chicken and return back to the sauce.

    This is the easiest shredded chicken recipe! This Instant Pot Salsa Chicken only takes a few ingredients to make and can be used in anything from your next taco night, burrito, or meal prep.

    Ways To Use Up Shredded Chicken

    Shredded Instant Pot chicken is also great to have on hand as it’s perfect to have some moist shredded chicken to throw in some soup, salad, or if you want to add some additional protein into a meal. Here are some ideas of how to use shredded chicken:

    • Freezer Chicken Burritos
    • Sub the chicken for the beef in this Taco Bowl Meal Prep
    • Chicken Taquitos (link coming soon!)
    • These three recipes that I make with leftover chicken
    • In tacos

    How To Store Cooked Shredded Chicken

    Store in the fridge for up to five days in an airtight container.

    Store shredded chicken breasts in the freezer for up to three months. I like to freeze them in 1 cup/1 breasts increments in freezer safe bags so I can pull out just what I need to defrost.

    Tips & Notes

    You can use a KitchenAid mixer to shred your breasts quickly and easily.

    This shredded chicken recipe was only tested in the Instant Pot DUO Plus 60, 6 Qt 9-in-1.

    Be sure to layer the salsa on top of the chicken. I find layering ingredients help prevent burn notices.

    bowl of shredded salsa chicken in front of the Instant Pot

    Instant Pot Salsa Chicken

    This is the easiest shredded chicken recipe! This Instant Pot Salsa Chicken only takes a few ingredients to make and can be used in anything from your next taco night, burrito, or meal prep.
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    Prep Time: 5 mins
    Cook Time: 6 mins
    Natural Pressure Release: 10 mins
    Total Time: 21 mins
    Servings: 3 servings

    Ingredients

    • 2 chicken breast
    • 1/4 cup water, or stock
    • 1 tbsp garlic powder
    • 1 tsp chili powder
    • 1 tsp salt
    • 1 tsp paprika
    • 1 tsp oregano
    • 430 ml salsa

    Instructions

    • In the Instant Pot, add in the chicken breasts and 1/4 cup of water before adding the seasoning on top of the chicken breasts.
    • Next, layer the salsa on top of the chicken breasts. Try to keep most of the salsa on top of the breasts.
    • Close the lid, set the valve to sealing, and set it to manual pressure for 6 minutes.
    • Natural pressure release for 10 minutes when done. Quick release the rest of the pressure if needed. There shouldn’t much pressure left after.
    • Shred the chicken and return back to the sauce.
    Tried this recipe?Did you make this recipe? I'm always so happy to hear about it! I'd love to see how it turned out. Tag me at @CarmysHungry on Instagram so I can see it! If you enjoyed the recipe, I'd really appreciate a comment with a 5 star rating! ♥

    Nutrition Per Serving

    Serving: 3servings | Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 1975mg | Potassium: 1035mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1308IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 2mg
    Author: Carmy
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Instant Pot

    Resources and tips for meal prepping

    • How To Cook Chicken Breasts Perfectly
    • What Is An Instant Pot
    • Tips To Help You Meal Prep For The Week Successfully
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    • 5 Freezer Friendly Marinades

    More Instant Pot recipes you may like

    • Instant Pot Korean Inspired Ragu
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    • Spicy Instant Pot Chicken and Rice Meal Prep (inspired by the chicken burrito bowls from Chipotle)

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