Stacey Hawkins, the Queen of Lean and Green Recipes makes Tender Taco Chicken- a Instapot Recipe. This low-carb recipe is an Optavia Recipe, Optavia 5 and 1 recipe and complies with most low carb diets. Eat great and lose the weight!
Tender Taco Chicken- a Lean and Green Instapot Recipe
Category
Main Dish
Cuisine
Mexican
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Super low in calories and higher in flavor (and protein!) this is a delicious (family friendly) recipe you can make a double batch of and use all week long!
Paired with your favorite sides you can transform this chicken into salads, wraps, soups and more. Great as an Optavia Recipe, a Weight Watchers Recipe and also a keto chicken recipe (bring on the guac and sour cream!)
Happy Cooking & Enjoy!
Stacey
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast
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1 Tablespoon Stacey Hawkins Phoenix Sunrise Seasoning
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or Southwestern Seasoning (or your favorite low carb, low salt Tex-Mex seasoning)
- 1/2 C fresh chopped tomatoes or low carb, no sugar added salsa
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- Your favorite on-program taco condiments
Directions
Rinse the chicken and add to the bottom of the Instapot. Arrange in a single layer (some overlap is ok)
- Sprinkle the chicken with the Phoenix Sunrise Seasoning and the Dash of Desperation.
- Add the tomatoes or salsa over the chicken, using a spoon to spread it evenly.
- Place the lid on the Instapot and close the lid and make sure the release valve is in the seal position.
- Cook on high temperature for 9 minutes and then use the quick release method to reduce the steam.
- Remove the chicken and shred using 2 forks.
You may use the liquid in the bottom of the Instapot as a sauce over the chicken for added flavor. Simply pour it over the shredded chicken. If there is a lot of liquid, you can turn your Instapot to the Sauté setting and let it boil for 3-5 minutes until the liquid is reduced by 1/2. Then pour the concentrated sauce over the chicken and enjoy with your favorite taco toppings!
Chef's Notes & More
Serving Size is 6 ounces of chicken. Because of the very small volume of tomatoes used, you can count it as .25 Green or one condiment.
0 - Lean
1 - Leaner
0 - Leanest
.25 - Green
0 - Condiments
0 - Healthy Fat
