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Instant Pot Chicken Tacos Recipe

Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 418kcal
Author: Becky Hardin
Juicy, tender, and flavorful Instant Pot Chicken Tacos are perfect for Taco Tuesday, Cinco de Mayo, or an easy weeknight dinner your whole family will love.
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 16 ounces salsa store-bought or homemade (1 jar)
  • ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 8 corn tortillas or flour tortillas, for serving
  • Taco fixings lettuce, tomato, onion, cheese, etc.

Instructions

  • Combine the chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt in a small dish.
    2 teaspoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • Rub the seasoning over the chicken breasts.
    2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Place the chicken breasts in the Instant Pot.
    raw seasoned chicken breasts in an instant pot.
  • Pour the salsa and chicken broth over the chicken.
    16 ounces salsa, ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
    salsa poured over seasoned chicken breasts in an instant pot.
  • Press the Manual button and set the timer for 20 minutes.
  • When the timer is up, release the pressure manually or naturally.
  • Shred the chicken.
    shredded instant pot chicken taco meat in an instant pot.
  • Serve the chicken in tortillas or taco shells, and the load the tacos with all of your favorite fixings.
    8 corn tortillas, Taco fixings

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Notes

  • Rub seasoning into the chicken to make sure it’s fully, evenly seasoned.
  • Try to arrange chicken in an even layer in the Instant Pot, instead of stacking it.
  • Be sure to use enough liquid–don’t skimp! You can use water or another liquid instead of chicken stock, but the stock will add so much flavor.
  • Nutritional information does not include taco fixings.
Storage: Store instant pot chicken tacos in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tacos | Calories: 418kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 54g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 1348mg | Potassium: 1301mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1163IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 3mg