Instant Pot Shredded Mexican Chicken

Instant Pot Shredded Mexican Chicken

Instant Pot Shredded Mexican Chicken

This delicious Instant Pot Shredded Mexican chicken is a one-pot dump-and-go dinner that tastes incredible and cooks quickly on a busy night! 

Ingredients

1. 1 Tbsp chili powder
2. 1 tsp ground cumin
3. 1 tsp garlic powder
4. 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
5. 1.5 tsp salt
6. 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
7. 1 tsp liquid smoke optional
8. 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts thawed
9. 1 Tbsp olive oil
10. 1/2 C. salsa mild
11. 4 Tbsp brown sugar
12. 1 ea diced tomatoes 14.5 oz

Instant Pot Shredded Mexican Chicken

Instructions

1. In your empty Instant Pot, lay the chicken on the bottom and brush with the olive oil.
2. Add all the other ingredients on top of the chicken.
3. Put the lid on the Instant Pot, and close the valve. Set the timer for high (manual) for 27 minutes.
4. When the pot beeps, release the pressure, shred the chicken in the pot. Allow it a few minutes to continue to absorb the liquid.
5. Serve with sour cream. 

Notes

1. Leftovers can be refrigerated and enjoyed within  72 hours.
2. Excess liquid can be kept and used as a base for flavorful rice.
3. Liquid smoke is optional but recommended.
4. 2 tsp maple syrup can be substituted for the brown sugar.