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Instant Pot Chicken Tacos Recipe
Try these Instant Pot chicken tacos if you are looking for a simple, tasty dinner that makes wonderful leftovers. Excellent for meal prep.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 372 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 cup salsa (240mL)
- ½ cup chicken broth (120mL)
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 lime juiced and zested
- 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (675g)
For Serving (optional):
- tortillas
- sour cream
- shredded cheese
- Pico de Gallo
- avocado
- cilantro
Instructions
- In the Instant pot, stir together the salsa, broth, taco seasoning, oil, lime juice and zest. Nestle the chicken breasts into the salsa mixture.
- Secure the lid, making sure the steam valve is sealed. Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes. Quick release the steam.
- Remove the chicken, reserving the liquid in the pot, and shred using 2 forks.
- If you want to reduce the cooking liquid, turn the Instant Pot onto the “Saute” setting and simmer until the liquid has reduced by about half or your desired consistency, about 10 minutes. Press ‘Cancel’ to the pot off.
- Return the shredded chicken to the pot and stir until heated through. Fill tortillas with the shredded chicken and serve with your desired toppings.
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Notes
- If you like heat: Stir ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper in along with the taco seasoning blend, or choose a spicy salsa and taco seasoning. You can also top your tacos with hot sauce.
- If there’s too much liquid: After removing the chicken, change to the Saute setting and simmer until the sauce reaches your desired consistency. To save time, reduce the liquid while shredding the chicken.
Nutrition Information
Calories
372kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
78mg
(26%)
Sodium
1154mg
(48%)
Potassium
764mg
(22%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
595IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
114mg
(11%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 372
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 372kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 1154mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 764mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 595IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 114mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.