Quick and Flavorful Instant Pot Chicken Tacos
Looking for a delicious, quick, and easy dinner idea? These Instant Pot Chicken Tacos are a game changer! In just under 30 minutes, you can have tender, juicy shredded chicken packed with zesty taco seasoning, all thanks to your trusty Instant Pot. Whether you’re planning a family dinner or a casual get-together, this recipe is perfect for any occasion. With minimal ingredients and maximum flavor, these Instant Pot Chicken Tacos will become a go-to favorite for Taco Tuesdays or any night of the week!
Why You’ll Love Instant Pot Chicken Tacos
Not only are these Instant Pot Chicken Tacos incredibly simple to make, but they’re also customizable with your favorite toppings, like avocado, salsa, or shredded cheese. Plus, cleanup is a breeze with just one pot!
Ingredients
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- 1 cup of salsa (mild or spicy based on your taste)
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- Corn tortillas or flour tortillas
- Toppings: Guacamole, chopped tomatoes, cilantro crumbled cheese
Execution
Prepare the ingredients: Ensure that the chicken breasts have been fully frozen and thawed, in the event that you had them frozen. Collect the other ingredients.
Cook the chicken Put the chicken breasts into the instant pot. Add the salsa as well as cumin, chili powder garlic powder, the chicken broth. Mix to coat the chicken with the spice mixture and salsa.
Then, set your Instant Pot Then close the lid, and ensure that the valve is sealing. Choose”High Pressure” as the “High Pressure” setting and set the timer to 15 minutes. After the cooking time has been done, let the pressure be released gradually for 10 minutes and then make a quick release in order to release any pressure left.
shred chicken Take the chicken breasts, then shred the chicken using two forks. Transfer the chicken that has been shredded into the Instant Pot to soak up the sauce left.
Make the Tacos Cook the flour tortillas or corn tortillas. Then fill them with the chicken shreds and top with your favorite toppings such as Guacamole, tomatoes diced cilantro, salsa, and cheese shredded.
Serve The tacos should be served right away, and accompany them with Mexican white rice, or beans from black to make an entire dinner.
Additional tips
- Variations The other option is to substitute beef or pork in place of chicken in different varieties of tacos. Explore different salsas (mango and pineapple,) to add a sweet flavor.
- Storage The chicken that is shredded is good to store at room temperature for 3 to 4 days. It is also possible to freeze to be used for meals in the future.
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