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3 Ingredient Chicken Tacos {Instant Pot or Slow Cooker} Recipe

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  • Author: Any
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes (Instant Pot) or 2-5 hours (Slow Cooker)
  • Total Time: 17 minutes (Instant Pot) or up to 5 hours (Slow Cooker)
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Instant Pot
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Description

This easy 3 Ingredient Chicken Tacos recipe uses either an Instant Pot or a Slow Cooker to make tender, flavorful shredded chicken with minimal effort. Simply combine chicken breasts, salsa, and taco seasoning for a quick meal base perfect for tacos or other Mexican-inspired dishes.

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken

  • 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts (fresh or frozen, about 3)

Seasoning

  • 1 teaspoon taco seasoning

Sauce

  • 1 cup salsa

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Instant Pot: Pour 1 cup of salsa into the Instant Pot, then place the chicken breasts on top of the salsa.
  2. Season the Chicken: Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of taco seasoning evenly over the chicken breasts.
  3. Seal the Instant Pot: Secure the lid and ensure the steam valve is set to the ‘closed’ position.
  4. Cook the Chicken: Set the Instant Pot to cook on high pressure. Cook fresh chicken for 8 minutes or frozen chicken for 12 minutes. Note that it may take 10-15 minutes for the Instant Pot to reach pressure before cooking begins.
  5. Release Pressure: When cooking time finishes, allow the Instant Pot to naturally release pressure for 5 minutes, then perform a quick release to let out remaining steam.
  6. Shred the Chicken: Remove the lid carefully, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the pot, mixing it well with the salsa.
  7. Prepare the Slow Cooker (Alternative): Pour 1 cup of salsa into the slow cooker and place the chicken breasts on top.
  8. Season the Chicken for Slow Cooker: Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of taco seasoning over the chicken.
  9. Cook in Slow Cooker: Cover with the lid and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
  10. Shred the Chicken in Slow Cooker: Use two forks to shred the chicken inside the slow cooker and mix it with the salsa.

Notes

  • If using frozen chicken in the Instant Pot, add extra time for pressure build-up.
  • The shredded chicken can be used as taco filling, for burritos, quesadillas, or as a protein topping on salads.
  • Adjust taco seasoning amount based on your spice preference.
  • Leftover chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • For a lower sodium option, use low-sodium salsa and taco seasoning.

Keywords: Chicken tacos, shredded chicken, Instant Pot chicken, slow cooker chicken, 3 ingredient recipe, easy tacos, Mexican chicken

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