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Salsa Chicken Tacos

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๐ŸŒฎ Enjoy the ease and flavor of Salsa Chicken Tacos made effortlessly with your Instant Pot or slow cooker.
๐Ÿ— This recipe delivers tender, juicy chicken infused with vibrant spices, perfect for quick and satisfying meals.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 10 tacos

Ingredients

– 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts

– 2 teaspoons ancho chili powder

– 1 teaspoon cumin

– 1/2 teaspoon coriander

– 1/4 teaspoon salt

– 1/4 teaspoon pepper

– 1 minced garlic clove

– 1 cup fire-roasted salsa

– 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro

– 10 corn or flour tortillas, warmed

– Shredded Monterey Jack or Mexican blend cheese for topping

– Shredded romaine lettuce for topping

– Diced Roma tomatoes for topping

– Guacamole or diced avocados for topping

– Sour cream for topping

– Optional hot sauce for topping

Instructions

1-First, place the 1 1/2 pounds of chicken breasts in your Instant Pot or slow cooker. Combine the seasonings 2 teaspoons of ancho chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon coriander, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and sprinkle them over the chicken along with 1 minced garlic clove. For the next part, pour 1 cup of fire-roasted salsa over the chicken to cover it completely, ensuring every piece soaks up that zesty goodness.

2-Second, cook the mixture in the Instant Pot for 13 minutes on poultry or manual mode, or in a slow cooker on low for 5 to 6 hours. The total prep time is about 10 minutes, with 25 minutes of cooking, so the whole meal is ready in around 35 minutes. Once itโ€™s done, shred the chicken and mix it back into the salsa along with 2 tablespoons of fresh cilantro for a burst of freshness.

3-Third, warm your 10 corn or flour tortillas in a separate pan or microwave to make them soft and ready to hold the filling. Now, assemble your tacos by adding the shredded chicken mixture to each tortilla and topping with items like shredded Monterey Jack cheese, romaine lettuce, diced Roma tomatoes, guacamole, sour cream, and a dash of hot sauce if you like it spicy. Serve right away, and feel free to customize based on what your family enjoys itโ€™s all about making mealtime fun and flexible.

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Notes

โฒ๏ธ Thaw chicken fully before cooking for even texture.
๐Ÿ”ฅ Use low heat in the slow cooker to maintain juicy, tender chicken.
๐ŸŒถ๏ธ When using fresh salsa, add 1/4 cup broth to keep moisture levels right.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cooking time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Pressure cooking or slow cooking
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten-Free option (if using corn tortillas)

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 taco
  • Calories: 288
  • Sugar: 2 grams
  • Sodium: 561 mg
  • Fat: 5 grams
  • Saturated Fat: 1 gram
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3 grams
  • Trans Fat: 0 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 27 grams
  • Fiber: 4 grams
  • Protein: 30 grams
  • Cholesterol: 87 mg