Instant Pot Chicken Tacos

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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.

Submitted by Soup Loving Nicole
Updated on October 25, 2022
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup chicken broth

  • 1 cup picante sauce

  • 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies

  • 2 tablespoons lime juice

  • 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts

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

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 (per serving)

162 Calories
3g Fat
8g Carbs
24g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 162
% 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 49%
Vitamin C 14mg 16%
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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