Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Arrange the chicken breasts in a single layer at the bottom of the slow cooker. There's no need to grease the pot.
- Sprinkle the entire packet of taco seasoning evenly over the chicken, coating all sides as best you can.
- Pour the entire jar of salsa over the seasoned chicken. Make sure the chicken is mostly covered. Don’t stir it; just let it sit on top.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours. The chicken is done when it’s cooked through and tender enough to shred easily with a fork.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken breasts from the crockpot and place them on a cutting board. Use two forks to shred the meat. It should fall apart with very little effort.
- Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir it into the sauce. Let it soak up all that delicious liquid for about 10 more minutes before serving.
- For the Instant Pot method, layer the ingredients in the pot with the salsa last to avoid a "burn" notice. Secure the lid and turn the steam release valve to the "Sealing" position. Pressure cook on HIGH for 12 to 15 minutes depending on the thickness of the chicken.
- Allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes before performing a quick release for any remaining pressure.
- Remove the chicken, shred it with two forks, and return it to the pot. Stir the shredded chicken into the sauce to let it absorb all the flavors.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the chicken breasts in a 9x13 inch baking dish and sprinkle with the taco seasoning.
- Pour the jar of salsa over the chicken. Bake uncovered for 25 to 35 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before shredding it directly in the baking dish or on a separate board. Mix the shredded chicken back into the pan juices and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 35gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 620mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg
Notes
Make it creamy by adding 4 ounces of softened cream cheese during the last 30 minutes of slow cooking or stirring it in at the end in the Instant Pot. Add black beans and corn for a heartier meal.
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