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Instant Pot Chicken Tacos

Recipe from Two Peas and Their Pod

These easy Instant Pot chicken tacos make a great weeknight meal!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: tacos, chicken
Servings: 4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 1.5 pounds
  • 1/2 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 14.5 oz can Kroger Fire Roasted Tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Optional Toppings: shredded cheese, chopped lettuce, diced red onion, diced tomatoes, cilantro, avocado, queso fresco, jalapeno, and lime wedges

Instructions

  • Set the Instant Pot to sauté and add the oil. When the oil is hot, add the chicken and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Flip the chicken breasts over and add the onion and garlic. Cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, stirring the onion and garlic around the chicken breasts so they don't burn.
  • Add the tomatoes with the juice, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Lock the Instant Pot lid in place and set to Manual High Pressure for 8 minutes. When the 8 minutes is up, let the Instant Pot natural release for 10 minutes.
  • Open the vent and unlock the Instant Pot Lid. Remove the breasts from the Instant Pot and shred with 2 forks. You can also use a stand mixer or hand mixer to shred the chicken if you wish. Put the shredded chicken back in the Instant Pot with all of the juices. Stir until combined.
  • To serve, fill corn tortillas with chicken and desired toppings. Enjoy!