Description
This Mexican Chicken features juicy chicken breasts flavored with salsa verde and taco seasoning, making it a quick and delicious dinner option perfect for families.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 16 ounces salsa (we prefer salsa verde)
- 1/8 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts, taco seasoning, salsa, and liquid smoke in the Instant Pot.
- Close the lid, ensuring the valve is set to 'sealing'. Select the Pressure Cook setting and set the timer for 20 minutes using the +/- buttons.
- After cooking, allow the pot to naturally depressurize for 15-20 minutes, then release any remaining pressure. Once the pin drops, carefully remove the lid.
- Transfer the chicken breasts to a large bowl and shred them with two forks.
- Mix the shredded chicken with as much of the salsa sauce as desired; typically, we incorporate it all.
Notes
For extra flavor, use homemade salsa if available.
Serve with warm tortillas or over rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 120mg