Shredded Taco Chicken
Serve with soft tortillas or rice and top with shredded cheese and lettuce.
Cuisine
Mexican
Cooking Method:
Crockpot
,
Instant Pot
Protein:
Chicken
Diet
Dairy-Free
,
Gluten-Free
Class
Change Your Life
Servings
6
servings
Servings
6
servings
Ingredients
2
lb
boneless skinless chicken breasts
1
red onion
diced
8
oz
tomato sauce
1
teaspoon
minced garlic
1 1/2
teaspoons
cilantro
1 1/2
teaspoons
cumin
1 1/2
teaspoons
chili powder
1 1/2
teaspoons
garlic powder
1 1/2
teaspoons
onion powder
1 1/2
teaspoons
salt
1/4
cup
water (not needed until day of cooking)
Materials
1
gallon-sized freezer bag
Recipe Notes
To Freeze and Cook Later
Label your freezer bag with the name of the recipe, cooking instructions, and “use-by” date. (Three months from when you prepped the meal.)
Add all ingredients except water to your freezer bag.
Remove as much air as possible, seal, and freeze for up to three months.
To Cook in Crockpot
Add to crockpot with water and cook on “low” for 4 hours or “high” for 1 ½ – 2 hours.
Shred chicken and toss to coat in the sauce.
To Cook in Instant Pot
Add frozen meal to Instant Pot with water and pressure cook on high with the valve sealed for 25 minutes.
Natural release.
Shred chicken and toss to coat in the sauce.
Optional: Switch to saute for 5 minutes to thicken the sauce to your liking.