Best MEAL PREP HACK For Weight Loss
Best MEAL PREP HACK For Weight Loss is a easy Mexican recipe that serves 4. 200 calories per serving. Recipe by Alex Solomin on YouTube.
Prep: 10 min | Cook: 8 hrs | Total: 8 hrs 20 min
Cost: $12.50 total, $3.13 per serving
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken Breasts (Boneless, skinless; trimmed and cut into 2‑inch chunks)
- 2 pieces Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce (Finely minced; use canned version)
- 16 oz Salsa (Jar of your favorite mild or medium salsa)
- 1 packet Taco Seasoning Packet (Store‑bought, about 1 oz)
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black Pepper
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken
Trim any excess fat from the chicken breasts and cut them into roughly 2‑inch chunks so they cook evenly.
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Add Ingredients to the Instant Pot
Place the chicken pieces in the Instant Pot inner pot. Add the minced chipotle peppers, the entire jar of salsa, and the taco seasoning packet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
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Cook the Chicken
Seal the lid. For meal‑prep convenience, select the Slow Cook function and set the timer for 8 hours on the "Normal" setting. (If you’re short on time, you can pressure‑cook on High for 15 minutes, then allow a natural pressure release for 10 minutes.)
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Shred the Chicken
When the cooking cycle finishes, open the pot. Using two forks, pull the chicken apart until it is fully shredded and mixed with the sauce.
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Portion and Store
Divide the shredded chicken into 4 airtight containers. Use it immediately in tacos, bowls, or salads, or let it cool before refrigerating or freezing.
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Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 200
- Protein
- 30 g
- Carbohydrates
- 5 g
- Fat
- 5 g
- Fiber
- 1 g
Dietary info: High protein, Low carb, Gluten‑free (if using gluten‑free taco seasoning)
Last updated: April 15, 2026








