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Juicy Mexican-Style Shredded Chicken

This succulent Mexican-style shredded chicken comes with the full burst of fresh Mexican flavors. Prepared with just a handful of ingredients, it's an absolutely fuss-free recipe thanks to the magic of the instant pot. Perfect for the nights when you crave for tacos, quesadillas, or burrito bowls bu...
3
22 min
TOTAL TIME
206
CALORIES
$1.26
PER SERVING
Juicy Mexican-Style Shredded Chicken
Directions
MAIN
5 min
PREP TIME
17 min
COOK TIME
22 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Place the chicken thighs, taco seasoning, salsa, water, chopped onions, and minced garlic in an Instant Pot.
2
Stir the mixture well to ensure that the chicken is evenly covered with seasoning and submerged in liquid.
3
Secure the lid of the Instant Pot and set the pressure valve to SEALING.
4
Select the PRESSURE COOK/MANUAL setting and set the cooking time for 10 minutes on high pressure.
5
Allow the Instant Pot to take its time to come to pressure.
6
After the set cooking time ends, let the Instant Pot release pressure naturally for 5 minutes.
7
Then, carefully turn the pressure valve to VENTING to release the remaining pressure.
8
Remove the chicken from the Instant Pot and place it on a cutting board.
9
Using two forks, shred the chicken into medium-sized pieces (they will break up further when added back into the sauce).
10
Return the shredded chicken back to the sauce in the Instant Pot and let it soak up the flavors for 3-5 minutes.
11
Stir the mixture well, so the chicken is evenly coated in sauce.
12
Serve it in tacos, quesadillas, or atop burrito bowls, garnished with your favorite toppings. Enjoy!
Health Info
Macros
17g
CARBS
4g
FAT
20g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
GLUTEN FREE
LACTOSE FREE
MEDITERRANEAN
PALEO
WHOLE 30
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