Instant pot Chicken Tacos Recipe (2024)

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You are going to love this super easy recipe forinstant pot chicken tacos. Get dinner on the table with very little effort thanks to the pressure cooker and this flavor packed meal.

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Instant pot chicken tacos

I took my oldCrockpot Chicken Tacos Recipeand converted it to a pressure cooker recipe for those nights that you completely forgot that you had to make dinner. I mean… why do the kids want to eat every single night, right?

No thawing needed at all! It is so easy to make and your family is going to love it!

This is the perfect weeknight meal when you need dinner in just minutes. Everyone will love this Instant pot chicken recipe and it is SO easy to prepare.

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Let’s make shredded chicken tacos instant pot recipe!

This quick easy recipe will be a huge hit! Pressure cooking is so fast and the chicken is tender. You can also use chicken thighs in this taco recipe.

Instant pot chicken tacos ingredients:

  • chicken breasts
  • salsa (we used picante)
  • Taco Seasoning (we use our Homemade Taco Seasoning)

I told you this recipe was really simple! That is all you need!

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You will need a pressure cooker to make thisinstant pot chicken tacos recipe.

I am using an8 quart Instant pot but you can use a 6 quart.I personally have anInstant Potand so far I am loving it.

You can find theInstant pot on sale here. It’s really changed dinner time around here.

If you have been putting off trying an instant pot, I highly recommend going ahead and biting the bullet. I love using the pressure cooker when I don’t have much time.

It is perfect for frozen food or meals that normally take a while. You can toss everything in and have dinner ready in no time at all.

Those days when you forget to take something out of the freezer or wait until the last minute for dinner, the instant pot is your saving grace.

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I am not exaggerating when I say it truly has changed meal time around here. We love ours and it makes soup recipes even easier.

You can also theseInstant Pot Accessoriesto make pressure cooking a breeze. We just love to pressure cook and I am certain you will too.

Dinner time is much easier and less complicated now that I have the pressure cooker. If you are hesitant or on the fence, don’t be. You will love it!

Now you will need an electric pressure cooker for this recipe. I personally have an Instant Pot and so far I am loving it. You can find the Instant pot on sale here.

I seriously do love it. However, there are other great electric pressure cookers that will work great for this recipe too. You can find them all on sale here.

No worries if you do not have a pressure cooker yet. Try ourCrockpot Chicken Tacos Recipe.

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How to make chicken tacos in instant pot:

This is the easiest most simple recipe ever! If you can put chicken in the pressure cooker, you can make this meal!

Literally, everything gets tossed into the instant pot and that is all you do! In just 15 minutes, dinner is ready!

Shred the chicken and let everyone fix their tacos. Easy!

Note- You can add chicken stock instead of water when making this chicken if you prefer. If you prefer to makeinstant pot chicken tacosno salsa, I would use chicken broth to add flavor.

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What to serve with chicken tacos:

This chicken is delicious served on hard taco shells or you can try makingtheBest Flour Tortilla Recipe. Corn tortillas would also be yummy.

Dinner is so easy even when making chicken tacos instant potfrozenchicken. You can literally forget about dinner until the last minute and still make this so fast.

Everyone will loveinstant potshreddedchicken tacosfrom frozen chicken. Perfect for busy weeknights.

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You can also try making Instant pot chickentaco bowls!

Another option for this chicken is taco salads! You can make these easyhomemade taco bowlsand have delicious taco salads that are so flavorful with this shredded chicken.

The shredded chicken is amazing. It is so easy and tender.

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Shredded chicken toppings:

  • sour cream
  • onion
  • shredded cheese
  • tomato
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  • Very Simple Guacamole Recipe
  • The best pico de gallo recipe
  • fresh lime
  • fresh cilantro

So many tasty choices! Our family loves toppings so this is a favorite around here. Enjoy!

Skip takeout and make chicken tacos in Instant pot!

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Trypressure cooker chicken tacos this week!

Next time dinner isn’t planned, try this super easy Healthy Chicken Tacos Pressure Cooker Recipe. I think your family will love it much better than running through the drive through. I know my family does.

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Print this recipe forinstant pot shredded chicken tacos below:

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Instant Pot Chicken Tacos Recipe

5 from 28 votes

Looking for easy pressure cooker recipes? You are going to love this quick and easy Healthy Chicken Tacos Pressure Cooker Recipe.

Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Servings 5

Cuisine Mexican

Course Main Course

Calories 93

Author Carrie Barnard

Ingredients

  • 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup salsa (we used picante)
  • 1 Tablespoon Taco Seasoning (we use our Homemade Taco Seasoning)
  • 1 cup water

Instructions

  • Place chicken (frozen) in the instant pot.

  • Cover with water, salsa, and taco seasoning.

  • Place the lid on and make sure the nob is set to sealing.

  • Click the manual button and turn it to 15 minutes (20 minutes if you have 4 or more chicken breasts)

  • Do the quick release to relase the pressusre.

  • Remove the chicken and shred.

  • Return to the instant pot and stir. Then switch the instant pot to the sauté setting and cook off the additional liquid in the instant pot.

  • Add to your favorite taco shells or tortillas. Top with your favorite toppings.

Recipe Notes

This recipe is on our weekly rotation. Easy, delicious, and super quick. The kids eat it right up!

Nutrition Facts

Calories 93kcal, Carbohydrates 3g, Protein 15g, Fat 1g, Cholesterol 43mg, Sodium 486mg, Potassium 399mg, Fiber 1g, Sugar 2g, Vitamin A 315IU, Vitamin C 2.1mg, Calcium 19mg, Iron 0.5mg

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