Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Tacos
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
202 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Tacos
Description
Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Tacos rely on pressure cooking boneless, skinless chicken breasts with cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and fire-roasted tomatoes. The high-pressure environment cooks the chicken in 20 minutes, keeping it moist and tender. Shredding the chicken in the pot juices blends the seasonings throughout the meat.
The result is a flavorful, juicy chicken filling that works well in taco-sized corn or flour tortillas. Typical toppings such as avocado, tomato, cheese, cilantro, and sour cream add richness and freshness to the tacos.
This preparation is convenient for weekday meals or gatherings, reducing cooking time while delivering a classic taco experience. Using canned fire-roasted tomatoes contributes a smoky element to the dish.
For best results, do a quick pressure release to avoid overcooking. Frozen chicken breasts require slightly longer cooking time. Customize toppings to preference.
Ingredients
- 3-4 chicken breast medium to large, boneless, skinless
- 1 cup chicken broth or water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 fire roasted tomatoes 15-ounce can
- corn tortillas or flour, taco-size
- avocado for serving
- tomato
- cheese
- cilantro
- sour cream
Instructions
- In your instant pot/pressure cooker combine chicken, broth or water, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and fire roasted tomatoes (with liquid).
- Cover and set to PRESSURE COOK or MANUAL for 20 minutes. (30 minutes if using frozen chicken breasts)
- Do a quick release (turn vent knob to the VENT position and allow to de-pressurize until the float valve drops down) then uncover and shred chicken with two forks.
- Serve chicken in tortillas topped with cheese, tomatoes, avocado, cilantro, or any other favorite toppings.
Notes
- Top tacos with your favorite fixings like shredded cheese, cilantro, onions, salsa, or hot sauce for added flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 202 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 202kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 108mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 1003mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 702mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 208IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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