Chicken nachos made with Muir Glen Crushed Fire Roasted Tomatoes topped with avocado, sour cream, and cilantro.

Smoky Pulled Chicken Nachos

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10 Minutes Prep
55 Minutes Total
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8 Servings

We used Muir Glen Fire Roasted Crushed Tomatoes to make this easy Instant Pot® pulled chicken. The sauce is made with smoky Fire Roasted Muir Glen tomatoes, chipotle peppers and smoked paprika so you get maximum flavor with very little effort! Serve this flavorful chicken as tacos, on top of nachos or on a bun piled high with your favorite slaw. This is a recipe you will make week after week, trust us!

Ingredient List

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil Small check mark in a circle icon
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika Small check mark in a circle icon
  • 1 teaspoon salt Small check mark in a circle icon
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano Small check mark in a circle icon
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder Small check mark in a circle icon
  • pinch cayenne pepper Small check mark in a circle icon
  • 3-4 boneless skinless chicken breast (about 2 pounds) Small check mark in a circle icon
  • 1 onion, sliced Small check mark in a circle icon
  • 4 small garlic cloves, chopped Small check mark in a circle icon
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo, chopped Small check mark in a circle icon
  • 2 tablespoons adobo sauce (omit if you are sensitive to heat) Small check mark in a circle icon
  • 1 (28 ounce) can Muir Glen Crushed Fire Roasted Tomatoes Small check mark in a circle icon

Preparation

  1. Set Instant Pot® to saute function and add olive oil. Combine smoked paprika, salt, oregano, chili powder, cumin and cayenne in a small bowl and mix well. Season the chicken breast with half of the spice mixture and set the rest aside.
  2. Once seasoned, add the chicken to the Instant Pot® and cook for three minutes per side. Remove chicken and set aside. Add the onion, garlic, and chopped chipotle peppers to the Instant Pot® and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring often. Add remaining spices and cook until fragrant, about one minute more.
  3. Add chipotle sauce (if using) and Muir Glen Crushed Fire Roasted Tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Return chicken to pot and turn off sauté function.
  4. Add Instant Pot® lid and set vent to the close or sealing position. Set the Instant Pot® to the poultry setting. When cooking time is up, let pressure release naturally for 15 minutes before manually releasing the rest of the pressure.
  5. Once you are able to remove the lid, add chicken to a cutting board and shred with two forks. Remove one cup of the sauce and reserve for serving. Add shredded chicken back into the pot and stir to combine.
  6. Serve in tacos, on top of nachos, or in a sandwich. Make sure to use corn tortillas, gluten free tortilla chips or bread to make this recipe gluten free.