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Shredded salsa chicken in bowl with forks
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Salsa Chicken

This easy salsa chicken is the springboard for so many delicious dinners! Use this 2-ingredient Instant Pot recipe for tacos, salads and more.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: instant pot salsa chicken, salsa chicken, salsa chicken recipe
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 111kcal
Author: Alyssa

Ingredients

  • ¾ pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ cup mild red salsa
  • ¼ cup water

Instructions

  • Add the chicken thighs, salt, salsa, and water to the bowl of an instant pot. Stir to coat the chicken.
  • Seal the instant pot and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes. Allow the pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes before manually releasing any remaining pressure.
  • Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and shred it with a fork.

Notes

  • If you do not have an Instant Pot: Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Rub the chicken with kosher salt, salsa, and a tablespoon or so of olive oil (leave the water out). Bake for 25 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and shred it with a fork.

Nutrition

Calories: 111kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 871mg | Potassium: 292mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 176IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg