Salsa Chicken Tacos (Instant Pot or Slow Cooker)

Salsa Chicken Tacos (Instant Pot or Slow Cooker)

from cookingclassy.com
35 min
5 servings

These Salsa Chicken Tacos are one of the easiest dinners you can make and yet they are still perfectly flavorful and everyone will love them! Likely to become a new go-to weeknight dinner for you!

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tsp ancho chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp ground coriander
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 cup fire roasted jarred salsa
  • 2 Tbsp chopped cilantro
  • 10 corn or flour tortilla shells warmed
  • Shredded monterey jack or Mexican blend cheese
  • Shredded romaine lettuce
  • Diced roma tomatoes
  • Guacamole or diced avocados
  • Sour cream and hot sauce optional

Directions

  1. 1

    Place chicken in Instant Pot.

  2. 2

    In a small bowl whisk together chili powder, cumin, coriander and 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper (some bottled salsas are super salty that's why I recommend only starting with 1/4 tsp then adding more later).

  3. 3

    Sprinkle mixture evenly over both sides of chicken and sprinkle garlic over chicken, then pour salsa over chicken to cover.

  4. 4

    Close lid, turn vent to "sealing" and set Instant pot to "poultry" or "manual" setting then set to 13 minutes. If using a slow cooker cook 5 - 6 hours on low heat.

  5. 5

    Once cycle is complete use quick release method according to manufactures instructions.

  6. 6

    Remove chicken and let cool several minutes on cutting board then shred into pieces and return to juices in instant pot.

  7. 7

    Sprinkle in cilantro, and toss chicken to coat. Season with more salt to taste if desired.

  8. 8

    Lift chicken pieces with tongs and allow excess liquid to run off, then place in tortilla shells with listed toppings.