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Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Tacos

These are the BEST Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Tacos, hands down. You'll love how quick, easy, and healthy this recipe is!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 202 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 3-4 medium to large boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup chicken broth or water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 15-ounce can fire roasted tomatoes
  • corn or flour taco-size tortillas
  • avocado, tomatoes, cheese, cilantro, sour cream for serving

Instructions

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  1. In your instant pot/pressure cooker combine chicken, broth or water, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and fire roasted tomatoes (with liquid). 
  2. Cover and set to PRESSURE COOK or MANUAL for 20 minutes. (30 minutes if using frozen chicken breasts)
  3. 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. 
  4. Serve chicken in tortillas topped with cheese, tomatoes, avocado, cilantro, or any other favorite toppings. 

Notes

  • Top with your favorite taco fixings, like shredded cheese, cilantro, onions, salsa, or hot sauce. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 202kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 37g (74%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 108mg (36%) Sodium 1003mg (42%) Potassium 702mg (20%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 208IU (4%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 19mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 202

% 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.