Easy Salsa Chicken Recipe
Salsa Chicken - an easy, delicious salsa chicken recipe that uses classic, chunky salsa to create the easiest weeknight dinner recipe!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- ½ yellow onion diced
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 15 ounces chunky salsa
Instructions
- Sauté: Set to Sauté Function. Once hot, add 1 tablespoon olive oil and allow to coat the pan. Add onion and 2 teaspoons garlic and sprinkle with ½ teaspoon kosher salt and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper. Stir and allow to cook, about 1-2 minutes. Turn off Sauté Function.
- Instant Pot: Add 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts and then pour 15 ounces chunky salsa over top. Move the chicken around so each piece is fully coated. Ensure Instant Pot is set to Sealing and then cook on High Pressure for 20 minutes. Naturally release pressure for 10 minutes and then carefully manually release.
- Shred: Remove chicken from the Instant Pot and set onto a plate. Use a fork to shred the chicken and then return it to the pot. Mix the shredded chicken back into the salsa mixture.
- Serve: Feel free to add fresh cilantro or lime juice, as desired, to intensify flavor. Serve immediately or store in refrigerator in airtight container for 3-5 days. We love serving them into tacos or a rice bowl!
Notes
- Slow Cooker Method: Bring sauté pan to medium high heat on stove and add oil to coat the pan. Add garlic and onion. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and then stir while allowing them to cook, about 2 minutes. Scrape onion and garlic into crock pot. Add chicken breasts and pour salsa on top. Cook on High for 3-4 hours or on Low for 6-8 hours. Remove chicken and shred with fork. Return to slow cooker.
- Cook Time Listed: the cook time listed in the recipe card is for the Instant Pot - the slow cooker time is longer.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.
- Serving: Use this salsa chicken to make your favorite rice bowl, tacos, or burritos!
Nutrition
Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 560mg | Potassium: 361mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 273IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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