Instant Pot Chicken Tacos
Ingredients
- 1½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons taco seasoning
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or chicken thighs)
- ⅓ cup salsa
- 1 medium lime (optional, but highly encouraged)
Instructions
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Combine 1½ cups low-sodium chicken broth with 2 teaspoons taco seasoning in the inner pot of your pressure cooker. Nestle 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts into the liquid. Dollop ⅓ cup salsa evenly over the chicken. DO NOT STIR!
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Place the lid on the pressure cooker, being sure the vent knob is sealed and/or the lid is locked. Using the manual or pressure cook button, select the desired cooking time.For SMALL chicken breasts/chicken thighs (~6 ounces each): Cook for 6 minutes on high pressure OR 10 minutes if frozen.For AVERAGE chicken breasts/chicken thighs (~8 ounces each): Cook for 7 minutes on high pressure OR and 11 minutes if frozen.For LARGE chicken breasts/chicken thighs (~10 ounces each): Cook for 8 minutes on high pressure OR 12 minutes if frozen.
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Once the cooking time has elapsed, let the pressure release naturally for at least 10 minutes.
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Once the pressure has been released, remove the lid from the pressure cooker. Transfer the chicken to a large bowl and then shred the meat using 2 forks or a handheld kitchen mixer on low speed.
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Once shredded, add the zest and juice of 1 medium lime and stir well to incorporate. Serve as desired.
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