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Instant Pot Chicken Tacos Recipe - the easiest dinners you can make in your pressure cooker. The perfect way to make deliciously seasoned chicken for meal prep!
You can use my Homemade Enchilada Sauce to turn this into chicken enchiladas or my Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup!
One of my go-to dinners is of course tacos! It's Taco Tuesday at our house every week and it never fails.
Well, Taco Tuesdays just got better! I can quickly make delicious Chicken Tacos right in my own Instant Pot for an easy family dinner on busy weeknights. Served with all of our favorite toppings and we are ready to enjoy this Mexican feast.
HOW TO MAKE CHICKEN TACOS IN INSTANT POT?
Simply pour chicken broth into your Instant Pot. Place chicken in broth. Sprinkle with seasoning. Top with salsa and do not stir. Close the lid and set the valve to sealing position. Set the IP to poultry setting and timer to 12 minutes. That's it! Your Instant Pot will beep when it's ready and it will start coming to pressure. When the time is up, release the pressure and carefully open the lid. Place chicken on plate or cutting board and shred. Place back in your IP and stir with the seasoned salsa. Fill soft tortillas or taco shells with chicken and top with your favorite toppings.
Making taco chicken in the Instant Pot is really as easy as placing everythingin the insert and settingthe IP to cook. That's it! No taco seasoning on hand? No problem! I am also sharing my quick seasoning mix you can whip up for these tacos!
CHICKEN BREASTS VS. CHICKEN THIGHS
You can use what you have on hand. Chicken thighs have more flavor and more fat than chicken breasts. You can use chicken tenders too!
CAN I FREEZE THE TACO CHICKEN?
Yes! This is a perfect make ahead dish. If you do meal prep, you need to add this recipe to your list. Cook the chicken according to instructions, cool completely, place in freezer-safe containers or bags and store in a freezer. When ready, thaw and reheat.
More easy Instant Pot recipes:
Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas
Instant Pot Salsa Verde Chicken
Instant Pot Sweet Garlic Chicken
Instant Pot Roasted Chicken
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INSTANT POT CHICKEN TACOS RECIPE
Instant Pot Chicken Tacos recipe
Author: Anna
The easiest dinners you can make in your pressure cooker! The perfect way to make deliciously seasoned chicken for meal prep!
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4.97 from 26 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 12 minutes mins
coming to pressure 7 minutes mins
Total Time 17 minutes mins
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 people
Calories 216 kcal
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning see note
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 garlic clove minced
Instructions
Make sure the stainless steel insert is in your Instant Pot.
Pour chicken broth into Instant Pot. Add chicken.
Sprinkle seasoning over chicken. Add garlic. Top with salsa and do not stir.
Close lid of the Instant Pot, switch the valve to "sealing" position.
Press "poultry" or "manual" setting and adjust the timer to 12 minutes. The Instant Pot will beep and start coming to pressure.
When the timer is done, the Instant Pot will beep. Press "off/cancel" button. Carefully switch the valve to “venting” position and release the pressure. When the done, carefully open the lid.
Remove the chicken onto a cutting board and shred with two forks. Place back into the Instant Pot and stir in with the sauce.
Serve chicken in flour or corn tortillas, topped with chopped tomatoes, onions and avocados.
Notes
Homemade taco seasoning:
1 tablespoon chili powder 1.5 teaspoons ground cumin ½ teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon ground paprika ¼ teaspoon dried oregano ¼ teaspoon onion powder ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Mix all the spices together. Store in a jar with lid for up to 6 months. Use 2 tablespoons in Instant Pot Chicken Tacos recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 216kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 810mg | Potassium: 826mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 480IU | Vitamin C: 5.1mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg
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Reader Interactions
Comments
Tanya says
Hello,
Can I use bone-in thighs? If so, what would the cook time be?Reply
Heather says
Does anyone know what would be causing me to get the burn message every time I make these lately? I make them so often because they are so delicious, but it’s been happening every time. Usually right before it gets up to pressure. The only thing I do differently from the recipe is double it. We love the left-overs so much!
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Will says
Usually happens when there’s not enough fluid.
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Vania says
Sooo yummy!!! One of my favorites now to make, so simple and easy! Thank you for sharing!!
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Heather Hoherchak says
I absolutely love this recipe! If I were to quadruple the recipe in my 8 qt instant pot, I was wondering how much liquid I should add & also if i would need to increase the cook time.Reply
Anna says
Hi Heather! Thank you for the comment! I am so glad you are loving the recipe! If you are using the large Instant Pot, the cooking time stays the same, it may just take longer to build the pressure. The 8 qt also requires twice the amount of liquid than the 6 qt, so I suggest doubling it. I hope this helps! Let me know how it turns out!
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Suzy K says
This is now my 2nd time making this dish and it is fabulously delicious and soooo easy! My teenage boys love it! I did 4 chicken breasts, added an extra tablespoon of taco seasoning and a little bit more chicken stock. Thank you for an awesome and simple recipe!Reply
Anna says
That's fantastic! Thank you for making my recipe, Suzy!
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Lori says
This recipe is so easy and delicious! It’s one of the rare dinners my three teenagers, my husband and I all love! A regular in my rotation- thanks!Reply
Anna says
I am so glad! That's wonderful! Thank you, Lori!
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