Description
My Easy Salsa Pulled Chicken is the perfect dinner to make for a group of people or to prepare as a high-protein meal prep for the week!
Ingredients
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- 1–2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 large onion (diced)
- 4 large chicken breasts
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 c water
- 1 1/2 c salsa of choice (I like to use a mild red salsa)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Dice your onion and measure out your spices in advance to keep the process smooth.
- Cook Onions: Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add diced onions, salt, pepper, and paprika. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft and browned, about 5-7 minutes. Transfer onions to a bowl, leaving seasonings in the pot.
- Cook Chicken: Add more olive oil to the Dutch oven. Place chicken in the pan and brown each side, about 3-5 minutes per side.
- Combine and Simmer: Return the onions to the pot. Add water and salsa, stirring to combine. Cover and simmer on low heat for 1.5 to 2 hours.
- Shred Chicken: Check that the chicken is fully cooked (no longer translucent). Use two forks to shred the chicken in the Dutch oven or transfer it to a plate to shred.
- Finish and Serve: Let the shredded chicken sit in the salsa until ready to serve or use in your chosen dish.
- Prep Time: .5 hours
- Cook Time: 2 hours