The simplest culinary trick for busy nights with our 2-ingredient salsa shredded chicken! Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish is a weeknight savior.
Quick Salsa Shredded Chicken
Course: Main CourseCuisine: American, MexicanDifficulty: Easy
Servings
4
servingsPrep time
10
minutesCooking time
20
minutesCalories
125
kcalResting Time
10
minutesTotal time
40
minutesUnveil the simplest culinary trick for busy nights with our 2-ingredient salsa shredded chicken! Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish is a weeknight savior.
Ingredients
- Chicken and Seasoning
1 pound skinless boneless chicken breasts
1 cup chunky salsa
1/2 tsp kosher salt
3/4 tsp cumin
Black pepper to taste
A pinch of oregano
- Alternative Ingredients
Chicken thighs instead of breasts for a richer flavor
Low-sodium salsa in place of regular to reduce salt intake
Ground chili instead of black pepper for a different kind of heat
Directions
- Seasoning Preparation – Season the chicken breasts liberally on both sides with kosher salt, cumin, black pepper, and a pinch of oregano.
- Instant Pot Setup – Place the seasoned chicken in the Instant Pot. Pour the chunky salsa evenly over the chicken.
- Natural Release and Shredding – Let the pressure release naturally for about 10 minutes, then shred the chicken using two forks.
- Final Blend – Return the shredded chicken to the pot, stirring it into the salsa to fully combine flavors.
Equipment
- instant pot
- measuring cups and spoons
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 125kcal
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Cholesterol: 66mg
- Sodium: 379mg
- Potassium: 410mg
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Vitamin A: 180IU
- Vitamin C: 1.2mg
- Calcium: 15mg
- Iron: 0.8mg
