Sensational Instant Pot Chicken Tacos: A Game-Changing Recipe!

Shredded chicken for tacos made simple thanks to the Instant Pot. Add your favorite toppings like shredded lettuce, shredded cheese, chopped tomato, chopped onion, cilantro, sour cream, jalapeno, and guacamole.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • ¼cupchicken broth

  • 1cuppicante sauce

  • 1(4 ounce) canchopped green chilies

  • 2tablespoonslime juice

  • 1 ½poundsboneless, skinless chicken breasts

  • 1(1 ounce) envelopechicken taco seasoning mix (such as McCormick®)

Cooking Directions

  1. Combine chicken broth, picante sauce, green chiles, and lime juice in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot). Add chicken and sprinkle taco seasoning mix over the chicken. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer’s instructions; set timer for 12 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

  2. Release pressure using the quick release method according to manufacturer’s instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Select the keep warm setting. Transfer chicken to a cutting board and let cool for 10 minutes.

  3. Shred chicken and return back to the pot for 3 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe6
Calories162
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
3g
4%
Saturated Fat
1g
4%
Cholesterol
65mg
22%
Sodium
1003mg
44%
Total Carbohydrate
8g
3%
Dietary Fiber
1g
3%
Total Sugars
3g
Protein
24g
Vitamin C
14mg
71%
Calcium
22mg
2%
Iron
1mg
6%
Potassium
336mg
7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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