I have been married to a wonderful Christian man since 1976. The Lord has blessed us with two daughters and two sons. I consider each day the Lord gives me on the earth yet another chance to serve Him.

Monday, October 22, 2018

Spicy Salsa Chicken Tacos

You can make this with a mild salsa or as spicy salsa as you want.  I like a little kick to it.  I also like to make my own flour tortillas for this recipe and I normally will deep fry the tortilla.



SPICY SALSA CHICKEN TACOS
(serves 5)

Ingredients:
*2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
*2 teaspoon chili powder
*1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
*1 teaspoon onion powder
*1 teaspoon garlic powder
*1/2 teaspoon salt
*1 teaspoon ground black pepper
*2 garlic cloves, minced
*1 1/2 cups of spicy salsa (I can my own)
*3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (or 2 teaspoons dried)
*10 flour tortilla (optional:fry in a little hot oil until lightly browned and fold in half)
*1 -2 cups Mexican blend cheese
*1 small yellow onion chopped (optional)
*Romaine lettuce, shredded (about 1 1/2 cups)
*1 tomato, diced (optional)
*Sour cream (optional)
*Hot Sauce (optional)

Slow Cooker Directions:
~Place chicken in slow cooker.
~In a small bowl, mix chili powder, cumin, onions powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper together.
~Sprinkle over chicken on both and rub in.
~Sprinkle minced garlic over chicken.
~Pour salsa over chicken.
~Cook for 4-6 hours at the high setting.
~Remove chicken, and carefully shred.
~Return to slow cooker and add chopped cilantro (or dried)
~Cook for another 10 minutes.
~Lift meat with a slotted spoon (or use thongs and let the liquid drip off) and place on tortilla.
~Add desired toppings, chopped onion, lettuce, tomato, cheese, sour cream and a couple drops of hot sauce.

Instant Pot Directions:
~Add 1 teaspoon of olive oil to bottom of instant pot pan.
~In a small bowl, mix chili powder, cumin, onions powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper together.
~Sprinkle over chicken on both and rub in.
~Sprinkle minced garlic over chicken.
~Put lid on, and turn vet to sealing.
~Set Instant Pot to Poultry mode for 14 minutes or Pressure Cook for 13 minutes.
~Do a quick release.
~Remove chicken, and carefully shred.
~Return to instant pot pan and add chopped cilantro (or dried)
~Allow to sit for 2 minutes.
~Lift meat with a slotted spoon (or use thongs and let the liquid drip off) and place on tortilla.
~Add desired toppings, chopped onion, lettuce, tomato, cheese, sour cream and a couple drops of hot sauce.



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