Instant Pot Chicken Ranch Tacos
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
194 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Instant Pot Chicken Ranch Tacos
Description
This recipe for Instant Pot Chicken Ranch Tacos starts by layering frozen chicken breasts in the pressure cooker, covering them with water, salsa, taco seasoning, and ranch dressing seasoning. The sealed pot cooks under pressure for 25 minutes, after which the chicken is shredded. Excess cooking liquid can be drained or stirred back in for moisture.
The resulting shredded chicken has a blend of tangy and savory flavors from the salsa and ranch seasoning mix. The pressure cooking method ensures tender, moist chicken suitable for taco filling. The dish is served in taco shells or tortillas, ready for toppings as desired.
These tacos offer a straightforward way to prepare flavorful shredded chicken quickly using an Instant Pot. They adapt well to various toppings and pairings typical of Mexican-style tacos.
Adding a squeeze of fresh lime over the tacos brightens the flavor. A splash of olive oil can also be stirred into the chicken for added richness if preferred.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breast I use frozen chicken breasts, boneless skinless
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning (I like to use Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix)
- 1 packet ranch dressing seasoning mix
- 1 1/2 cups water
- taco shell or tortillas
Instructions
- Place chicken (frozen) in the instant pot.
- Cover with water, salsa, and, ranch seasoning mix, and taco seasoning.
- Place the lid on and make sure the nob is set to sealing.
- Click the manual button and turn it to 25 minutes.
- Do the quick release or natural release to pressure release.
- Remove the chicken and shred the chicken. If there is too much liquid you can drain some liquid out.
- Return to the instant pot and stir.
- Place chicken in taco shells or tortillas. Top with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the tacos before serving to enhance brightness.
- Adding a dash of olive oil to the shredded chicken can enrich the texture and flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 194 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 194kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 1309mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 440mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 390IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 2.2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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