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Instant Pot Chicken Taquitos
4.8 from 32 votes

Instant Pot Chicken Taquitos

Instant Pot Chicken Taquitos for when you want homemade, crunchy, chewy, savory Mexican-flavored taquitos but in half the time! Great for a meal or a snack!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 641 kcal
Course: Main Course, Appetizer
Cuisine: American, Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken breast boneless skinless
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 4 ounces diced green chiles
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 16 flour tortillas 6-inch
cilantro lime sauce
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 1-2 jalapeños seeded and diced, use two if you want a bit of heat
  • 1 cilantro about 1 cup, bunch, leaves
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • lime about 1 tablespoon, juice of 1

Instructions

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  1. To make the cilantro lime sauce, combine all ingredients in a food processor or high powered blender and pulse until smooth. Cover and chill until ready to use. (Sauce can be prepared in advance, or while taquitos are baking in step 7)
  2. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Grease a large rimmed baking sheet.
  3. In your pressure cooker, combine chicken, water, cream cheese, green chiles, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt.
  4. Cover and slide into the lock position. Make sure valve is sealed and set to MANUAL or PRESSURE COOK HIGH for 8 minutes.
  5. QUICK RELEASE by turning the valve to the venting position, once float valve drops remove the lid and shred chicken with two forks, then give it a good stir.
  6. Spoon about 2-3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture into the center of each tortilla, then roll up tightly and place seam-side down on prepared baking sheet. Leave a little room between each taquito to ensure they get nice and crispy on the outside. Brush with olive oil.
  7. Bake in preheated oven for 10-15 minutes til golden and crispy on the outside. Serve warm with cilantro lime sauce on the side for dipping. Enjoy!

Notes

  • This recipe feeds about 4 as a main dish (about four per serving), or 8 as an appetizer (about two per serving). 

Nutrition Information

Calories 641kcal (32%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 56g (86%) Saturated Fat 19g (95%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 150mg (50%) Sodium 1214mg (51%) Potassium 598mg (13%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 1165IU (23%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 117mg (12%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 641

% Daily Value*

Calories 641kcal 32%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 29g 58%
Fat 56g 86%
Saturated Fat 19g 95%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 150mg 50%
Sodium 1214mg 51%
Potassium 598mg 13%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 1165IU 23%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 117mg 12%
Iron 2mg 11%

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