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Instant Pot Chicken Tacos

Amy Duska
Instant Pot Chicken Tacos are a total flavor bomb loaded with tender shredded chicken and your choice of toppings. Taco Tuesdays have never been easier or tastier!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
natural release 10 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6
Calories 304 kcal

Equipment

  • 6 quart pressure cooker

Ingredients
  

Instant Pot Chicken Taco Meat

  • 2 lbs.  boneless, skinless chicken breast (cut into large pieces)
  • 1 (15 oz.) can fire roasted tomatoes
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle powder
  • juice of 1 lime

For serving

  • taco shell or tortillas
  • avocados sliced
  • radishes sliced thinly
  • fresh jalapeños sliced thinly
  • cup queso fresco cheese
  • fresh cilantro chopped
  • fresh lime juice

Instructions
 

  • Place the ingredients inside the Instant Pot. Lock the lid into place and press the MANUAL button. Adjust the timer to 15 minutes at HIGH pressure.
  • When the cooking time is up, release the pressure. Transfer the chicken to a bowl and use two forks to shred the chicken. Moisten the meat with remaining liquid at the bottom of the Instant Pot.
  • Serve the chicken warm in taco shells or tortillas with desired toppings.

Notes

Store leftover chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating. Reheat chicken on the stovetop or in the microwave.
Keyword chicken tacos, instant pot chicken tacos