Instant Pot Chicken Tacos (Pressure Cooker)
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4.9
Instant Pot Chicken Tacos (Pressure Cooker)
Description
This recipe uses chicken breasts cooked under pressure with broth, taco seasoning, and salsa, creating moist, flavorful meat that shreds easily with a fork. The quick pressure cooking method infuses the seasoning throughout without drying out the chicken. The cooked mixture remains saucy and ready for assembling tacos.
Serving the shredded chicken with taco shells or small flour or corn tortillas allows guests to add preferred toppings such as tomatoes, lettuce, sour cream, and additional salsa. This versatility caters to different tastes and adds freshness to the dish.
The recipe notes to adjust cooking time if using smaller chicken breasts and offers suggested toppings. Since the instructions are simple, this recipe suits a convenient meal option that yields tender shredded chicken with classic taco flavor.
Ingredients
- 3 chicken breast fresh or frozen, boneless skinless
- 1 ounce taco seasoning 1 packet, or 2 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning
- ⅓ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup salsa
For Serving
- 12 taco shells or small flour or corn tortillas
- toppings as desired see notes
Instructions
- Place chicken breast in the bottom of the Instant Pot. Add chicken broth.
- Sprinkle taco seasoning over chicken breasts. Top with salsa.
- Press “Poultry” and cook for 15 minutes if frozen and 12 minutes if fresh.
- Once done, release pressure and shred chicken with two forks. Combine with sauce in Instant Pot and serve as desired.
Notes
- Optional toppings include tomatoes, lettuce, sour cream, and additional salsa for customization.
- Reduce cooking time by 2-3 minutes if chicken breasts are smaller than average to prevent overcooking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 118 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 118 | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 729mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 514mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 455IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 4.2mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
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