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Effortless Mexican Shredded Chicken

Our Effortless Mexican Shredded Chicken bursts with amazing flavors and is a breeze to make in both the Instant Pot and Crock-Pot. Use it as the ultimate filling for tacos, burritos, quesadillas, salads, and more!
4
33 min
TOTAL TIME
326
CALORIES
$1.41
PER SERVING
Effortless Mexican Shredded Chicken
Directions
INSTANT POT
3 min
PREP TIME
30 min
COOK TIME
33 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Place the chicken breasts in the Instant Pot, then add the salsa and taco seasoning, mixing briefly to combine.
2
Secure the lid, set the vent to “Sealing,” and press “Manual.” When the “High Pressure” light turns on, adjust the +/- buttons to set the timer to 30 minutes.
3
Carefully turn the vent to “Venting” for a quick release after the 30 minutes are up. Ensure all the steam has been released and the valve has dropped before removing the lid.
CROCK-POT
4
In the Crock-Pot, place the chicken breasts, then add the salsa and taco seasoning, mixing briefly to combine. Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-8 hours, until the chicken easily shreds with a fork.
FINISH WITH
5
Shred the chicken using two forks, and mix it with the remaining juices.
6
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Health Info
Macros
6g
CARBS
15g
FAT
35g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
GLUTEN FREE
LACTOSE FREE
LOW CARB
MEDITERRANEAN
PALEO
WHOLE 30