Instant Pot Salsa Chicken
This Instant Pot Salsa Chicken is a flavor-packed, one-pot wonder perfect for busy weeknights!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 14 ounces restaurant-style salsa choose your favorite brand
- 3 tablespoons taco seasoning homemade or store-bought
Instructions
Cooking Instructions:
- Start by trimming any excess fat from the chicken thighs.
- Sprinkle the taco seasoning evenly over the chicken thighs and massage it in.
- Place the seasoned chicken in the Instant Pot and pour the salsa over it.
- Close the lid and set the valve to sealing. Select 'Manual' or 'Pressure Cook' for 10 minutes.
- After cooking, carefully perform a quick release and open the lid.
- Remove and shred the chicken, then return it to the salsa and stir to combine.
Equipment
- Instant Pot
- Measuring Spoons
- Wooden Spoon
- Food thermometer
Notes
- Let the chicken cool before storing it in an airtight container.
- For longer storage, freeze the shredded chicken for up to 3 months.
- Adjust cooking time if using chicken breasts instead of thighs.