4.8 from 69 votes
Instant Pot Chicken Tacos
Instant Pot Chicken Tacos made with tender seasoned and shredded chicken thighs. Ready in one hour from start to finish.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 209 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ancho chili powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 limes juiced (about 4 tablespoons)
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
For serving
- warm tortillas (corn or flour)
- diced onions
- chopped cilantro
- sour cream
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Add all ingredients except chicken broth to a medium bowl or a gallon-size zip-top bag. Mix together until all the chicken is evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Add the chicken with all its marinade and the chicken broth to the Instant Pot. Cover, seal, and pressure cook on high for 15 minutes.
- Manually release the pressure, transfer the chicken to a plate and shred it with two forks.
- Return shredded chicken back to Instant Pot and mix together to coat with juices.
- Serve in warm tortillas with onions, cilantro, sour cream, lime wedges, and your other preferred taco toppings.
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Notes
- Nutritional estimate is only for the meat. It does not include tortillas and toppings.
- If you don't have ancho chili powder, use more regular chili powder.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
209kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
108mg
(36%)
Sodium
557mg
(23%)
Potassium
333mg
(10%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
395IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
22mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 209
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 209kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 108mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 557mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 333mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 395IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.