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overhead photo of 2 tacos with lime wedge and chips. 2 Ingredient Taco Chicken

2 Ingredient Taco Chicken

This 2 ingredient salsa chicken comes together quickly and makes the best taco night chicken filling. It's cheap, easy and delicious!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine Mexican

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb chicken breast or chicken thighs boneless & skinless
  • 1 cup salsa

Instructions
 

Instant Pot Method:

  • Add your chicken and salsa to the pot. Add a splash of water if the salsa is very thick and give it a quick stir.
  • Set the pot on high pressure for 20 min. You can do a quick release or natural release of pressure. Shred and enjoy!

Slow Cooker Method:

  • Add your chicken and salsa to the slow cooker. Add a splash of water if the salsa is very thick and give it a quick stir.
  • Set the pot on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 6-8 hours. Shred the chicken and enjoy!

Stovetop Method:

  • Add your chicken and salsa to the pot. Add a splash of water if the salsa is very thick and give it a quick stir.
  • Cook over medium heat for 30-40 min or until a meat thermometer reads 165F in the thickest piece of the meat. Add extra salsa as needed if it dries out during cooking.
  • Shred in the pot and enjoy!
Keyword chicken, mexican, tacos