So today I’m sharing my go-to shredded chicken recipe that I make ALL the time, especially on really busy days. You will love this recipe, because:
You only need THREE ingredients (and water!)It’s a dump and start recipe!The chicken comes out so juicy and tastes incredible!
I also make this shredded chicken in the Crockpot, and a shredded Mississippi Chicken recipe. If you’re a slow cooker fan then make sure to check it out!
The Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need:
Chicken breast (I used 3 large ones for my recipe).Salsa, you can use either homemade or store-bought salsa. Spicy or not, you decide!Fajita seasoning, or taco seasoning.
I recommend adding a little bit of vegetable oil to the bottom of the pot to avoid the chicken from sticking to the pot, and if you’re using chunky salsa then you’ll have to add a bit of water (about ½ cup).
How to Make Mexican Instant Pot Shredded Chicken
Probably the easiest Instant Pot chicken recipe that I ever made.
Add a little bit of vegetable oil to the bottom of the pot, then add the chicken and season it with the fajita seasoning (or taco seasoning). Followed by the salsa. Depending on the salsa that you’re using, you might need to add water (I recommend adding a ¼-½ cup of water) to avoid getting a BURN message. Give everything a mix so that the salsa goes underneath the chicken, then cover with the lid.Secure the lid and set the vent to SEALING. Select the PRESSURE COOK/MANUAL setting and set the cooking time for 10 minutes at high pressure. The Instant Pot will take around 10 minutes to come to pressure and start cooking. When the cooking program ends, allow the steam to release naturally for 5 minutes then quickly release the rest of the steam.Remove the chicken from the Instant Pot and place it on a cutting board or on a plate and shred using two forks. You can also shred it using your hands if it’s cool enough to handle, or with a stand mixer.Return the chicken back to the sauce in the Instant Pot to soak up the flavor.Serve stuffed in tacos with diced avocado, fresh cilantro leaves, diced or pickled red onion, and cotija cheese if desired. You can also serve with guacamole, lime crema, and pico de gallo.
How to Use Mexican Style Shredded Chicken?
This Instant Pot shredded chicken is great in:
TacosEnchiladasBurritos and burrito bowlsQuesadillasTostadasSliders and salads!
If you love easy 3-ingredient recipes, then you will love my creamy salsa chicken recipe!
More Mexican Instant Pot recipes
Instant Pot creamy salsa chickenInstant pot chicken fajitasInstant Pot steak fajitasInstant Pot fajita riceInstant Pot burrito bowlsInstant Pot Mexican corn
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