Spicy Shredded Chicken

Tender, juicy chicken breasts are simmered in salsa and shredded for a spicy, flavorful filling—ideal for tacos, burritos, or meal prep.

4 ingredients
7 steps
Added Jan 8, 2026

Ingredients

  • 5 Chicken Breasts (boneless, one pkg is roughly 5 chicken breasts)
  • 2 jar Salsa
  • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 Salt & Pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. 1

    Salt and pepper your chicken to taste

  2. 2

    Heat vegetable oil in large skillet - medium high heat

  3. 3

    In hot pan, sear the chicken 2-3 min per side

  4. 4

    Lower heat to medium low, add salsa and cover pan for 15 minutes

  5. 5

    Remove cover, flip chicken and heat for another 10-15 min or until done to your liking.

  6. 6

    Immediately remove chicken from pan - do not discard salsa in pan.

  7. 7

    Wait 5 min, then shred chicken with two forks. Add chicken back to pan and stir in the salsa.