Instant Pot Chicken Tacos

I took my old Crockpot Chicken Tacos Recipe and converted it to a pressure cooker recipe for those nights that you completely forgot that you had to make dinner.

No thawing needed at all! It is so easy to make and your family is going to love it! This is the perfect weeknight meal when you need dinner in just minutes. Everyone will love this Instant pot chicken recipes and it is so easy to prepare. You may also love Instant Pot Carne Asada Street Tacos Recipe or Instant Pot Mexican Shredded Beef Tacos Recipe.

Why This Recipe Works

This quick easy recipe will be a huge hit! Pressure cooking is so fast and the chicken is tender. You can also use chicken thighs in this taco recipe. The spices can easily be changed to what you prefer.

Serve the tacos topped with Monterey Jack Cheese, a squeeze of fresh lime juice and hot salsa for a delicious taco recipe that everyone will love.

Ingredients

• Chicken Breasts – You can also use Skinless Chicken Thighs
• Salsa – You can also make Homemade Salsa Recipe
• Taco Seasoning – We use our  Homemade Taco Seasoning
• Chicken Broth – You can add chicken stock instead of water when making this chicken if you prefer. If you prefer to make instant pot chicken tacos no salsa, I would use chicken broth to add flavor.

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How to Make Chicken Tacos in the Instant Pot

Step 1 – Place chicken (frozen) in the instant pot.

Step 2 – Cover with chicken broth, salsa, and taco seasoning.

• Step 3 – Place the lid on and make sure the knob is set to sealing position on the lid.
• Step 4 – Click the manual button and turn it to 15 minutes (20 minutes if you are using frozen chicken breasts).
• Step 5 – After the cook time, release the high pressure from the instant pot by moving the knob on the lid to the venting position from the sealing position.

Step 6 – Remove the chicken taco meat from the instant pot and shred with 2 forks.

Step 7 – Return the chicken to the instant pot and stir into the juices. Then switch the instant pot to the sauté setting and cook off the additional liquid in the instant pot.

• Step 8 – Serve the chicken and sauce on your favorite taco shells or tortillas. Top with your favorite taco toppings. Enjoy!

Expert Tips

• Instant Pot Recommendation – I am using an 8 quart Instant pot but you can use a 6 quart. I personally have an Instant Pot and so far I am loving it. You can find the Instant pot on sale here.  It’s really changed dinner time around here.
• Shredding Chicken – You can shred chicken with two forks or learn how to shred chicken with a hand mixer or a stand mixer.

Serving Suggestions

This chicken is delicious served on hard taco shells or you can try making the Best Flour Tortilla Recipe. Corn tortillas would also be yummy.

Dinner is so easy even when making chicken tacos instant pot frozen chicken. You can literally forget about dinner until the last minute and still make this so fast.

Everyone will love instant pot shredded chicken tacos from frozen chicken. Perfect for busy weeknights. Serve with these easy sides to complete a delicious meal.

• Easy Spanish Rice Recipe 
• Delicious Cilantro Lime Rice 
• Crock Pot Refried Beans
• Slow Cooker Black Beans
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Another option for this chicken is taco salads! You can make these easy homemade taco bowls and have delicious taco salads that are so flavorful with this shredded chicken.

The shredded chicken is amazing. It is so easy and tender.

Taco Topping Ideas

• Sour Cream
• Onion
• Lettuce
• Shredded Cheese
• Red Onions
• Tomato
• Quick Salsa Verde De Tomatillo Recipe
• Very Simple Guacamole Recipe
• The best pico de gallo recipe
• Fresh Lime
• Fresh Cilantro

So many tasty choices! Our family loves toppings so this is a favorite around here. Enjoy!