Shredded Mexican Chicken Time 30 minutes on the stove top or 4 12 hours in the crock pot Yield 6 servings Recipe by Jamie Cooks It Up PRINT RECIPE. No time for cooking Try this ridiculously easy low carb crock pot Mexican chicken soup recipe. Its made with only 4 ingredientsHealthy Chicken Recipes in a Pressure Cooker or Crock Pot. Try these 1. 0 Healthy Chicken Recipes in a Pressure Cooker or Crock Pot for juicy shredded chicken with a variety of bold flavors These freezer friendly Instant Pot or Slow Cooker chicken recipes are great for healthy meal prepping. Healthy Chicken Recipes in a Pressure Cooker or Crock Pot. Did you just get a new Instant Pot as a giftPerhaps you have one sitting in the closet collecting dust because you just dont know what to do with it. More likely, if you own one, you are like myself and it lives on your counter top because you use it so often Electric Pressure Cookers are a fantastic kitchen appliance for making quick, easy and super tender meat. They also work great for soup, pasta dishes and more I am sharing my favorite 1. Healthy Chicken Recipes in a Pressure Cooker or Crock Pot for great go to recipes you will make again and again. Serve them with a side of rice, top a pizza crust, make a sandwich or use them to make a quick soup. The ideas for these easy chicken recipes are endless The best part of all, is that whether you make a single batch or multiple varieties, these freezer friendly chicken recipes freeze up great for last minute meals at another time. If you are looking for another great resource for meal planning, be sure to check out this Free Printable Meal Planner Calendar. You can throw your frozen chicken breasts in the Instant Pot along with the liquid and spices and you will have tender shredded chicken ready in less than 3. It really doesnt get any better than that. No more thawing the chicken in your microwave last minute, which results in rubbery and unevenly cooked meat. If you dont own an Electric Pressure Cooker, you can make all of these chicken recipes in your Crock Pot for a simple set it and forget it meal. For those of you who are new to an electric pressure cooker, be sure to check out my Tips and Tricks for the Perfect Pressure Cooker or Crock Pot Shredded Chicken at the end which answers lots of common questions. How Long Will Cooked Spaghetti Squash Keep here. Be sure to subscribe to my newsletter HERE so you never miss a recipe Italian Chicken. Healthy Chicken Recipes in a Pressure Cooker or Crock Pot. This Italian Chicken is a rich mixture of sauteed vegetables and shredded chicken in marinara sauce with a pop of flavor from pesto. Tbsp olive oil c, onion c. Tbsp pesto. 2 lb chicken breasts c. Electric Pressure Cooker Turn your Instant Pot to Saute and add the olive oil, onion, bell peppers and salt. Saute for 3 4 minutes or until the vegetables are softened. Add the marinara, pesto and chicken. Cook thawed chicken on high pressure for 1. Cook frozen chicken on high pressure for 2. Turn the pressure valve to Vent to release all of the pressure. Remove the chicken breasts from the pot and place on a plate or cutting board. Shred the chicken using two forks. This recipe for CrockPot Chicken Tacos creates flavorful, incredibly tender shredded chicken that works beautifully in a variety of Mexican dishes. Slow-Cooker-Mexican-Chicken.jpg' alt='Shredded Mexican Chicken Crock Pot' title='Shredded Mexican Chicken Crock Pot' />Remove cup of liquid from the pot, being careful to leave the vegetables. Reserve the liquid for cooking rice or making soup. Add the mushrooms to the vegetables and set to saute for 2 3 minutes until mushrooms are slightly softened. Return the shredded chicken to pot and stir until well combined. Crock Pot Add the chicken breasts to a sprayed or lined Crock Pot. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Top with the bell peppers, onion, marinara and pesto. Add an additional c. Cook on low for 4 5 hours. With 3. 0 minutes of cooking time left, shred the chicken using two forks and add the mushrooms. If using frozen chicken in the Crock Pot, cook on low for 5 6 hours. Serving Suggestions Top a flatbread with Italian Chicken and shredded cheese. Serve on a bed of rice or pasta. Fill bell peppers with chicken and rice and top with cheese for stuffed peppers. Add to a grilled cheese. Make a soup with the Italian Chicken, mirepoix chopped onion, celery and carrots, chicken broth, rice, garlice and a little more marinara. Make a wrap filled with Italian chicken, lettuce, Italian dressing, cheese and tomatoes. Honey Teriyaki Chicken. Serving Suggestions Make egg rolls with Honey Teriyaki Chicken, shredded carrots and shredded cabbage or broccoli slaw. Serve on a bed of rice or pasta. Make a salad by topping a bed of lettuce with Honey Teriyaki Chicken, shredded carrots, green onions and slivered almonds. Whisk some of the reserved juices with some olive oil for a quick vinaigrette. Salsa Verde Chicken. Serving Suggestions Roll the Salsa Verde Chicken in flour tortillas and place in a sprayed baking pan. Top with green enchilada sauce and cheese and bake the enchiladas. Serve on a bed of rice. Make a Southwest Penne Romaine Salad. Cover half of a large flour tortilla with Salsa Verde Chicken and cheese. Fold over and grill for a quesadilla. Make a salad by topping a bed of lettuce with chicken, pico de gallo and queso fresco. Toss the salad with salsa ranch. Hawaiian BBQ Chicken. Serving Suggestions Fill Hawaiian buns with chicken, extra BBQ sauce and cheese and top with melted butter and onion flakes and bake the sliders. Make a BBQ Chicken Pineapple Tostada. Top a pizza crust with Hawaiian BBQ Chicken, green onion and cheese. Make a wrap with Hawaiian BBQ Chicken, avocado, red onion and lettuce. Serve on a bed of rice. Thai Peanut Chicken. Serving Suggestions Fill pieces of butter lettuce with chicken and top with chopped peanuts, cilantro, shredded carrots and green onion for lettuce cups. Serve on a bed of rice. Roll chicken up in egg roll wrappers with broccoli slaw and bake until crispy. Make a Thai Peanut Flatbread. Saute with red cabbage, snow peas, carrots and green onions and top with crispy wonton strips and peanuts. Honey Balsamic Onion Chicken. Honey Balsamic Onion Chicken Pressure Cooker or Crock PotThis sweet and savory chicken recipe is perfect for salads and Greek dishes. Tbsp. honey. 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard c. Tsp chopped garlic tsp dried thyme. Electric Pressure Cooker Add the balsamic vinegar, honey, chicken broth and Dijon to the Instant Pot and whisk until well combined. Add the onion, garlic, thyme and chicken. Cook thawed chicken on high pressure for 1. Cook frozen chicken on high pressure for 2. Turn the pressure valve to Vent to release all of the pressure. Remove the chicken breasts from the pot and place on a plate or cutting board. Shred the chicken using two forks. Remove cup of liquid from the pot. Reserve the liquid for cooking rice. Return the shredded chicken to pot and stir until well combined. Crock Pot Add the chicken breasts to a sprayed or lined Crock Pot. In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic, honey and dijon. Top the chicken with the mixture along with the chicken broth, onion, garlic and thyme. Add an additional c. Cook on low for 4 5 hours. With 3. 0 minutes of cooking time left, shred the chicken using two forks. If using frozen chicken in the Crock Pot, cook on low for 5 6 hours. Serving Suggestions Top a flatbread with Honey Balsamic Onion Chicken, cherry tomatoes, tomatoes and goat cheese. Serve on a bed of rice. Make a salad by topping a bed of lettuce with Honey Balsamic Onion Chicken, tomatoes, cucumbers and feta. Whisk some of the reserved juices with some olive oil and lemon juice for a quick vinaigrette. Creamy Chicken Bacon Ranch. Serving Suggestions Top a split baked potato with chicken and shredded Cheddar. Top a flatbread with chicken, green onion and shredded cheese. Serve on a bed of rice or pasta. Add to a grilled cheese. Spicy Mexican Chicken. Spicy Mexican Chicken Pressure Cooker or Crock PotThis Mexican blend of shredded chicken and vegetables is perfect for the spice lovers If you dont like your food extra spicy, cut back on the jalapeos for a more mild spice. Spicy Mexican Chicken. Tbsp. olive oil c. Rotel diced tomatoes with lime juice. Cumin tsp. chili powder c. Electric Pressure Cooker Turn your Instant Pot to Saute and add the olive oil, onion, bell peppers and salt. Saute for 3 4 minutes or until the vegetables are softened.