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Instant Pot Chicken Tacos Recipe

Make chicken tacos in the Instant Pot tonight! Seasoned chicken is cooked with salsa to juicy perfection in this easy chicken taco recipe.

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 12 tacos
Calories: 74 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds)
  • ¼ cup chicken broth
  • 1 Tablespoon taco seasoning mix
  • ¾ cup salsa
  • 1 lime juiced and zested

Instructions

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  1. Pour chicken broth into the Instant Pot. Add chicken breasts in a single layer. Sprinkle taco seasoning over the chicken breasts. Top with salsa.
  2. Secure the lid and make sure the pressure valve is set to SEALING. Select the HIGH PRESSURE (or manual cook mode) and set the timer for 15 minutes.
  3. When the timer is done, let the pressure naturally release for 10 minutes and then manually release the rest of the pressure. 
  4. Remove chicken breast and place them on a cutting board or plate. Shred the chicken with two forks.
  5. Drain about ¼ cup of liquid from the Instant Pot into a measuring cup. I like to reserve this incase the tacos need a little additional liquid after mixing.
  6. Put the shredded chicken breast back into the Instant Pot. Add lime juice and zest. Stir to combine. Serve on flour or corn tortillas.

Notes

  • Boneless, skinless chicken thighs may be used instead of chicken breasts.
  • Try my homemade taco seasoning for today's recipe!
  • If you use frozen chicken breasts, you don’t need to change the temperature or cook time.  Your Instant Pot will just take longer to build up to pressure.  You do need to make sure they are positioned in a single layer and not stuck together.  The chicken will not cook.
  • Use jarred salsa for this recipe - it combines with the chicken broth to create a taco flavored tomato sauce for the taco meat. Save the fresh pico de gallo for serving. Make sure to place the salsa on top of the chicken breasts. If the salsa is on the bottom of the pot, it can cause the burn notice warning to go off.
  • Tested in a 6-quart Instant Pot. 
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
  • Cooked chicken taco meat can be frozen in an airtight container and stored for up to 3 months in the freezer.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1taco Calories 74kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 1g (2%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 34mg (11%) Sodium 216mg (9%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12tacos

Amount Per Serving

Calories 74

% Daily Value*

Serving 1taco
Calories 74kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 1g 2%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Cholesterol 34mg 11%
Sodium 216mg 9%
Sugar 1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.