My Instant Pot shredded chicken tacos are the tastiest answer to busy weeknight dinner dilemmas! Made with just 4 ingredients (chicken breast, taco seasoning, diced tomatoes with green chiles, and broth), I can have tender, juicy pulled chicken taco meat ready in 25 minutes. Serve it on tortillas with all the best toppings!
Top Reader Review
Wow – this recipe is a keeper! The only thing I changed is using my usual taco seasoning blend instead of a packet mix. My picky daughter happily scooped the tomatoey juice over his chicken, and after finishing her meal said I have to make this again . Absolutely delicious over jasmine rice also.
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Instant Pot Chicken Tacos
After making the perfect Instant Pot shredded chicken, I figured it would be super easy to add a Mexican twist to it for some tacos. And I was right! All I did was add taco seasoning, tomatoes and green chiles, and it turned into the most delicious shredded chicken filling. Making chicken taco meat in my Instant Pot is so fast, and assembling the rest is part of the dinnertime fun for my family. We just pile the pulled chicken onto tortillas and choose our favorite toppings. Taco Tuesday has never been better!
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Use a Natural Release
For tender, pull-apart chicken that’s stays juicy, I always recommend letting your Instant Pot release pressure naturally for at least 5 minutes before opening the lid. This short rest allows the meat fibers to relax and reabsorb moisture, so your shredded chicken taco meat is extra succulent.
Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Tacos
Equipment
- 6 qt Instant Pot
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (*)
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning (1 packet)
- 10 ounces diced tomatoes with green chiles (1 can)
- 1 cup chicken broth
For the Tacos:
- tortillas or taco shells
- toppings (Pico de Gallo, salsa, lettuce, avocado, etc.)
Instructions
- Rub the chicken breasts with the taco seasoning.2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- Place the chicken breasts in the Instant Pot.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes and chicken broth.10 ounces diced tomatoes with green chiles, 1 cup chicken broth
- Press the Manual button and set the timer for 15 minutes.
- When the timer is up, release the pressure manually or naturally.
- Shred the chicken.
- Serve the chicken in tortillas or taco shells, and load the tacos with all of your favorite toppings.tortillas or taco shells, toppings
Notes
- You can shred the chicken taco meat right in the Instant Pot. No need to move it to another bowl!
- Make the chicken spicier by adding crushed red pepper, cayenne powder, or chopped jalapeños to the mix.
- Instead of taco seasoning, you can use blackened seasoning, chili lime seasoning, or elote seasoning.
- When it comes to topping these tacos, I recommend keeping things light and fresh! Pico de Gallo, red cabbage, and fresh avocado are so delicious with this chicken.
Note: Water, salt, pepper, oil, and broth are not counted as ingredients on this site.
How to Make Shredded Chicken Taco Meat in an Instant Pot Step by Step
Add Ingredients and Cook the Chicken: Rub 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts with 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of taco seasoning. Place the chicken in the Instant Pot, then pour 1 can of diced tomatoes with green chiles and 1 cup of chicken broth on top. Place the lid on the cooker, press the Manual button, and set the timer for 15 minutes. When the timer is up, release the pressure manually or naturally.
Shred the Chicken: Use two forks to pull through the chicken breasts while still in the Instant Pot. Fully shred the chicekn taco meat, then stir to mix well with the tomatoes.
Make Tacos: Serve this Instant Pot shredded chicken in tortillas or taco shells, and load the tacos with all of your favorite toppings!
How to Store, Freeze, and Reheat
Store Instant Pot shredded taco chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Let the chicken defrost in the fridge before reheating in the microwave, the oven, or on the stovetop until warm. Then assemble tacos fresh to serve!
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