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Instant Pot chicken tacos
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5 from 3 votes

Instant Pot Chicken Tacos

This recipe was cooked in a 6 Quart Instant Pot
Servings: 5
Calories: 274kcal
Author: Wanda Baker

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 tbsp + 1 tsp taco seasoning
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 1/2 cup taco sauce
  • 1/2 cup canned diced tomatoes

Instructions

  • Combine the taco seasoning and cumin and rub the mixture into both sides of the chicken breasts,.
  • Preheat the Instant Pot by selecting saute and adjust to high heat. Add oil.
  • Once the oil is ready add your chicken breasts. In our 6 Quart Instant Pot we cook two breasts at a time so two batches.
  • Let cook 4-5 minutes per side or until nicely browned. Remove from pot and place on plate.
  • Add 1 tsp taco seasoning to leftover oil and stir in.
  • Pour in chicken stock, taco sauce and canned diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil.
  • Add rack to Instant Pot and place chicken breasts on top of rack. Pour in any chicken juices that have accumulated on the plate.
  • Lock the lid in place.
  • Select Manual or Pressure Cook. Adjust the pressure to low. Set timer for 8 minutes.
  • When done naturally release the pressure for 10 minutes and then quick release any remaining pressure.
  • Unlock and remove lid.
  • Remove chicken breasts to a clean plate. Cover with foil and give them a minute or two to cool down.
  • Using to forks shred the chicken. Return to Instant Pot and mix into remaining juices.
  • Keep warm while you prepare your toppings and tortillas.
  • Remove from pot when ready to serve and spoon into a bowl or on a platter.
  • Serve with warm tortillas and your favourite toppings.

Notes

You can warm your tortillas in the microwave, oven or even on your stop top in a pan.

Nutrition

Calories: 274kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 366mg | Potassium: 760mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 195IU | Vitamin C: 4.9mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1.8mg