Tender Instant Pot Shredded Chicken for Tacos
Make quick and juicy shredded chicken for customizable tacos using the Instant Pot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- Taco shells or tortillas
- Toppings: lettuce, cheese, salsa, avocado
Instructions
- Sauté the vegetables by adding olive oil to the Instant Pot, then cook diced onion and bell pepper until soft.
- Season the chicken breasts with taco seasoning and place them in the pot.
- Add the chicken broth over the seasoned chicken.
- Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes with the lid closed.
- Release the pressure using the quick release method.
- Shred the chicken using two forks, mixing it with the juices in the pot.
- Assemble your tacos with shredded chicken and your favorite toppings.
Notes
For a smokier flavor, add smoked paprika or chipotle powder to the seasoning. Prep onions and peppers in advance for quicker cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg