Instant Pot Chicken Tacos

Shredded chicken for tacos made simple thanks to the Instant Pot. The chicken is cooked in under 30 minutes, making it a great dish for weeknights with your favorite toppings.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 162 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
• 1 cup picante sauce
• 1 (1 ounce) envelope chicken taco seasoning mix (such as McCormick®)
• 0.25 cup chicken broth
• 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Shred chicken and return back to the pot for 3 minutes or until heated through.

Step 2

Release pressure using the quick release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Select the keep warm setting. Transfer chicken to a cutting board and let cool for 10 minutes.

Step 3

Combine chicken broth, picante sauce, green chiles, and lime juice in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot). Add chicken and sprinkle taco seasoning mix over the chicken. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 12 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.