Tender Instant Pot Shredded Chicken for Tacos
Quick and flavorful shredded chicken made in the Instant Pot, perfect for taco nights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Taco shells or tortillas
- Toppings (e.g., lettuce, cheese, salsa, avocado)
Instructions
- Add the chicken to the Instant Pot.
- Pour in the chicken broth.
- Sprinkle on the taco seasoning.
- Seal the lid and set the cooking time to manual high pressure for 10 minutes.
- Carefully release the pressure.
- Shred the chicken using two forks.
- Mix the shredded chicken back in with the juices.
- Serve in taco shells or tortillas with your choice of toppings.
Notes
For added flavor, consider using bone-in chicken breasts or adding spices like cumin or paprika.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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