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chicken taco meat

Instant Pot Chicken Taco Recipe

Kara
This easy taco chicken meat is perfect for busy weeknights, and is so versatile! Use it for tacos, burrito bowls, taco salads, quesadillas, and so much more.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Additional Time 12 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Instant Pot Recipes
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 9 servings
Calories 131 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 16 ounces salsa about 1 3/4 cups
  • 1 Tbsp taco seasoning I use homemade taco seasoning
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder

Instructions
 

  • Spray the interior of the Instant Pot with non-stick cooking spray. Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the pot.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the salsa, taco seasoning, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Pour over the chicken.
  • Add the lid to the Instant Pot and make sure the valve is on "sealing". Select HIGH pressure and set to 15 minutes. (Note that it will take 12-15 minutes to come to pressure.)
  • Let the pressure naturally release for 5 minutes, then carefully move the valve to "venting" and allow the rest of the steam to escape. Remove the lid.
  • Take out the chicken and shred it. You can either use two forks, or use an electric hand mixer or stand mixer.
  • Return the shredded chicken to the pot and stir to coat with the sauce.
  • If desired, you can set the Instant Pot to "Saute", and cook off some of the liquid.
  • Serve the hot shredded chicken with corn or flour tortillas, shredded cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and all your favorite toppings.

Notes

TIP: While the chicken cooks, prep all your taco ingredients. Grate cheese, shred the lettuce, chop tomatoes, warm tortillas, etc.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 131kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 22gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 599mgPotassium: 508mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 299IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
Keyword instant pot chicken tacos
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