INSTANT POT MEXICAN SHREDDED CHICKEN

An easy Instant Pot Mexican shredded chicken that’s full of flavor and perfect to have on hand for shredded tacos, burritos, tostadas and more.

Yield :   8 servings

Prep Time :   5 mins

Cook Time : 30 mins

Total Time : 35 mins

Ingredients

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (frozen or thawed)
• 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 medium onion, diced
• 5 cloves garlic, smashed
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp marjoram
• 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 2 Tbsp tomato sauce
• 2 medium roma tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 C. chicken broth
• 1 tsp salt, or more to taste
• 1/4 C. cilantro, chopped

Instructions

• In your Instant Pot, add the oil, chicken, garlic, onion, black pepper, cumin, marjoram, chili powder, tomato sauce, and roma tomatoes.
• Pour over the chicken broth.
• Place the lid on the Instant Pot, and close the valve. Set the timer for 28 minutes (if using frozen chicken), and 18 minutes (for thawed chicken).
• After the pot beeps finished, quick release and shred the chicken with two forks and return to the pot.
• Add salt (to taste).
• Serve in corn tortillas, burritos or tostadas and garnish with cilantro.

Recipe adapted from : @ https://www.thecentsableshoppin.com

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