Name: Instant Pot Chicken Tacos
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 10 tacos
Cuisine: Mexican

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February 16, 2026

These Instant Pot Chicken Tacos are a delicious and easy dinner idea. Juicy and tender chicken, bursting with flavor and seasoned just right, all cooked in 30 minutes. Whether it’s for a busy weeknight dinner or a festive gathering, these tacos will have everyone coming back for more.

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Instant Pot Chicken Tacos

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Ingredients

WarningMilk and 3 other allergens identified

Instructions

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Cooking

In a bowl mix together chicken cubes and taco spice mix.

Add in the seasoned chicken, a cup of water, and salt to your instant pot and stir to mix evenly.

Select the PRESSURE COOK button on HIGH PRESSURE for 10 minutes, making sure the valve is in the SEALING position.

Once done cooking, allow the pressure to naturally release for 5 minutes, then release pressure by manually moving the valve from SEALING to VENTING position.

Carefully open the lid and push the CANCEL button.

Remove the chicken pieces and place in a bowl to shred them using a fork.

Serving

Heat the tortillas in a hot skillet.

Build your tacos by adding shredded chicken to your tortilla and then topping with mashed avocado, salsa, and cilantro. For more flavor, can also add some sour cream and a few jalapenos. Squeeze some lime juice on top.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Spice Mix Layering 🌶️
Toast your taco spice mix in the Instant Pot for 30 seconds before adding chicken to unlock deeper, more complex flavors and aromas.
Liquid Gold Technique 💧
Use chicken broth instead of water to add an extra layer of savory depth and prevent the meat from becoming bland during pressure cooking.
Shredding Perfection 🍴
Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes after cooking, then use two forks to shred against the grain for maximum tenderness and sauce absorption.
Tortilla Pro Tip 🌮
Warm tortillas directly on a gas flame or cast-iron skillet for 15-20 seconds to develop slight char and enhance their authentic flavor and texture.
Fresh Garnish Strategy 🥑
Prep all fresh garnishes like cilantro, avocado, and jalapeños just before serving to maintain their vibrant color and crisp texture.

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Hi! I’m Christina… welcome to my kitchen! It’s so nice to meet you! I share tried and true recipes that anyone can make. I believe, if you can read, you can cook.