Instant Pot Chicken Tacos

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.

Author: It is a Keeper

Meal Type: Eggs Free

Cuisine: Mexican

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 10 tacos

Calories: 140 kcal per serving

Ingredients

2 - boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 tablespoons - taco spice mix
½ tsp - salt
1 cup - water
10 - Tortillas
Salsa
Avocado
¼ cup - cilantro
Lime wedges
Jalapeños
Sour cream

Instructions

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.
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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