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5 from 3 votes

Mexican Shredded chicken

The perfect meal for when you forget to defrost something or you need a quick meal
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6 bowls
Calories: 264kcal
Cost: $6

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 3 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth or stock

Instructions

  • Place the chicken thighs in the bottom of the Instant Pot.
  • Add the cream cheese, salsa, and broth and taco seasoning. Put lid on and turn dial to pressure. Cook on High for 20 minutes
  • Allow pressure cooker to slow release for 5-10 minutes then quick release remaining pressure
  • Remove chicken from pot and shred
  • blend up remaining liquid with an immersion blender
  • Add chicken back to sauce and stir
  • Serve over califlower rice or by itself

Notes

You can also make this with Chicken breast if you want to have a higher protein to fat ration

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 264kcal | Carbohydrates: 5.8g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Fiber: 1.8g | Net Carbs: 4g