Description
Tender shredded chicken simmered in zesty salsa and taco seasoning, piled high into warm tortillas with all your favorite toppings for an easy, flavorful Tex-Mex meal.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
1 jar (16 oz) salsa
1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning
¼ cup chicken broth (optional)
12–18 corn or flour tortillas
Shredded lettuce
Diced tomatoes
Shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or blend)
Sour cream or Greek yogurt
Sliced avocado or guacamole
Fresh cilantro, chopped
Lime wedges
Instructions
1. Pat chicken dry.
2. Place chicken, salsa, taco seasoning, and broth (if using) into slow cooker, Instant Pot, or skillet.
3. For slow cooker: Cook on low 4-6 hrs or high 2-3 hrs.
4. For Instant Pot: Cook on High Pressure 10-12 min (breasts) or 15 min (thighs), natural release 5 min.
5. For stovetop: Brown chicken in oil, add salsa and seasoning, cover and simmer 15-20 min until cooked.
6. Shred chicken and mix with sauce.
7. Warm tortillas.
8. Assemble tacos with chicken and desired toppings.
9. Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
Use salsa verde for a tangy twist.
Add black beans or corn for extra texture.
Serve over rice or in lettuce wraps for variation.
Stores well in fridge for 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker, Instant Pot, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 780
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 80
Keywords: salsa chicken, tacos, easy dinner, tex-mex, chicken recipe, weeknight meal