Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Tacos
Total Time
Takes: 15 min.
Yield
3 cups
Instant Pot shredded tacos cook in less than 15 minutes, with almost zero effort. Save your energy for creative toppings, or just relish the free time on a busy weeknight.
Ingredients
- 1 envelope taco seasoning
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup chunky salsa
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 8 flour tortillas (8 inches)
- Optional toppings: Chopped tomatoes, chopped avocado, shredded lettuce, jalapenos slices, shredded cheddar
Directions
- (TK Bypass, adjust toppings as desired - these are the suggestions from LP. Please delete this note)
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Sprinkle taco seasoning over chicken breasts; place in a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Combine salsa and chicken broth; pour over chicken. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 6 minutes. Quick-release pressure. A thermometer inserted in chicken should read at least 165°.
- Remove chicken. When cool enough to handle, shred meat with 2 forks; return to pressure cooker. Place filling on tortillas; if desired, serve with fresh tomatoes, avocado, lettuce, sliced jalapenos and cheese.
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