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Shredded Chicken Tacos
These shredded chicken tacos are the perfect easy weeknight dinner! Prep your toppings and avocado crema while the chicken cooks for an fast but incredibly delicious meal!
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Pressure Release Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 2901 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- one ml jar salsa
- one ml can pickled sliced jalapenos drained
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Avocado Crema
Toppings
- tortillas
- chopped fresh cilantro
- sliced radishes
- Lime wedges
- shredded cheese
- shredded lettuce
- diced tomatoes
Instructions
- Combine the taco seasoning, salsa, chicken broth and jalapenos in an Instant Pot.
- Place the chicken breasts on top in an even layer.
- Lock the lid into place and make sure the valve is set to seal according to the manufacturers instructions.
- Cook for 15 minutes on manual/high pressure.
- Prepare the Avocado crema at this point and prepare your toppings.
- When the cook time is up, let the pressure naturally release for 15 minutes then quick release any remaining pressure according to the manufacturers instructions.
- Use two forks to shred and mix the chicken breast into the sauce, ensuring that all pieces are shredded and coated in the sauce.
- Remove and place into a bowl. Serve the chicken in the tortillas with desired toppings.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
2901kcal
(145%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
492g
(984%)
Fat
89g
(137%)
Saturated Fat
27g
(135%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
9g
Monounsaturated Fat
35g
Cholesterol
1383mg
(461%)
Sodium
1284mg
(54%)
Potassium
8233mg
(235%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
118IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
112mg
(11%)
Iron
12mg
(67%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2901
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 2901kcal | 145% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 492g | 984% |
| Fat | 89g | 137% |
| Saturated Fat | 27g | 135% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 35g | 175% |
| Cholesterol | 1383mg | 461% |
| Sodium | 1284mg | 54% |
| Potassium | 8233mg | 175% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 118IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 112mg | 11% |
| Iron | 12mg | 67% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.