Tender Taco Chicken- Instapot Edition
Category
Main Dish
Cuisine
Mexican
Servings
4
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
25
Get ready for a game-changing taco night! This recipe transforms simple chicken into tender, flavorful taco perfection—all with the magic of your Instant Pot. Juicy, seasoned to perfection, and so versatile, this dish makes taco assembly a breeze. Whether you’re stuffing tortillas, topping salads, or meal-prepping for the week, this Instant Pot chicken delivers big on taste with minimal effort. Plus, it’s a low-carb, family-friendly favorite that’s ready in no time. Dinner just got a whole lot more exciting!
Moxie Kitchen
Ingredients
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2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
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1 ½ Tablespoon Moxie Taco Seasoning
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1 C fresh chopped tomatoes
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Your favorite taco shells & condiments
Directions
Rinse the chicken and add to the bottom of the Instapot. Arrange in a single layer (some overlap is ok)
Sprinkle the chicken with the Taco Seasoning.
- Add the tomatoes or salsa over the chicken, using a spoon to spread it evenly.
- Place the lid on the Instapot and close the lid and make sure the release valve is in the seal position.
- Cook on high temperature for 9 minutes and then use the quick release method to reduce the steam.
Remove the chicken and shred using 2 forks. Use the meat on tacos, salads, or go crazy and just eat it out of the pot it’s so good!
You may use the liquid in the bottom of the Instapot as a sauce over the chicken for added flavor. Simply pour it over the shredded chicken. If there is a lot of liquid, you can turn your Instapot to the Sauté setting and let it boil for 3-5 minutes until the liquid is reduced by 1/2. Then pour the concentrated sauce over the chicken and enjoy with your favorite taco toppings!
Recipe Note
Serving Size is 6 ounces of chicken. Because of the very small volume of tomatoes used, you can count it as .25 Green or one condiment.
0 - Lean
1 - Leaner
0 - Leanest
.25 - Green
0 - Condiments
0 - Healthy Fat