2-2½tablespoonstaco seasoningI use Trader Joe's 1.3oz Taco Seasoning (see notes for substitute)
1cupsalsa(I use Trader Joe's Salsa Authentica)
¼-½cupwater: adjust based on how thick your salsa is
Instructions
Turn on the Instant Pot and drizzle olive oil in the cooking pot. Layer chicken breast and spread them around.
Season the chicken breasts with about 2-3 teaspoons of taco seasoning. Flip the chicken and season the other side. Reserve the remaining seasoning for the next step.
Pour salsa all over the chicken breast covering them. Now sprinkle the remaining taco seasoning all over that.
Pour water all around (not over) the chicken breast so there is enough clear liquid for the pot to build pressure.
Close the lid and set it to sealing position. Select pressure cook or manual and cook for 10 minutes (12 minutes for thicker breast) at high pressure. After cook time is up, wait 10 minutes, then manually release the remaining pressure. Open the lid when pressure pin drops.
Remove chicken breast in a plate. Using two forks shred the chicken. Alternatively, shred it in the pot using tongs and a fork.
Stir the shredded chicken in the sauce. This salsa chicken is ready to be used in tacos, enchiladas, quesadillas, tortilla soup, pizzas or even for taco salad. Enjoy!
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Notes
Chicken: Boneless skinless chicken breast work best for this recipe. Adjust the cook time to 12 minutes if the chicken breast are thicker than 1 inch. To use boneless skinless chicken thighs, reduce the pressure cook time to 8 minutes.
Salsa: use your favorite jar or salsa. If the salsa is very thick add an additional ¼ cup water.
To make verde chicken: Use a jar of salsa verde instead of tomato salsa to make shredded salsa verde chicken.
Homemade taco seasoning: If you like to make your own taco seasoning, mix together: 2 tablespoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, ¾ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon coriander powder, 1.5 tablespoon red wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon brown sugar.
Water: Water or any clear liquid is needed for the cooker to build pressure. For that reason pour the water around the chicken and do not stir. Adjust the quantity based on the cooker size.
Store & Freeze: Store leftover salsa chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4-5 days. Alternatively, freeze it for up to a month.
Note: The nutrition facts below are my estimates. If you are following any diet plan, I recommend cross-checking with your preferred nutrition calculator.