Instant Pot Chicken Tacos
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
7 mins
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Additional Time
25 mins
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Total Time
42 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
63 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Instant Pot Chicken Tacos
Description
The Instant Pot Chicken Tacos recipe uses fresh or frozen chicken breasts cooked directly in a flavorful mixture of chicken broth, taco seasoning, salsa, and fresh lime juice and zest. Pressure cooking tenderizes the chicken efficiently, making it easy to shred and infuse with the salsa's spiced moisture. This approach eliminates the need for separate marinating or slow cooking steps.
The finished shredded chicken is moist and carries bright, savory notes from the combination of taco seasoning and lime. It's ready to fill warm taco shells or tortillas and pairs well with customary toppings like cheese, lettuce, tomato, sour cream, jalapeños, and avocado that add texture and freshness to each bite.
This recipe is convenient for a quick weeknight dinner or casual entertaining. It highlights how the Instant Pot can deliver flavorful, tender chicken in a short time without extra steps. The natural pressure release allows the flavors to meld before shredding, enhancing the overall texture and taste of the filling.
Ingredients
- 3 chicken breast fresh or frozen, boneless skinless
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup salsa medium or spicy
- 1 lime juiced and zested
For Serving:
- taco shell or tortillas
- cheese
- lettuce
- tomato
- sour cream
- jalapeños
- avocado
Instructions
- Place chicken breast on the bottom of the Instant Pot.
- Add chicken broth and sprinkle taco seasoning on top.
- Next, top with salsa, lime juice, and lime zest.
- Close the pressure cooker and point the vent knob to the sealed position.
- Cook on High Pressure for 7 minutes for fresh chicken breasts, and 11 minutes in using frozen chicken breasts.
- Once done, let the pressure release naturally, this may take more than 20 minutes.
- Remove the lid from the pressure cooker and using forks shred the chicken into the sauce
- Serve as tacos with preferred topping.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 63 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 63kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 436mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 281mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 227IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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