Instant Pot Chicken Tacos are a delicious and healthy way to mix up your taco night! These easy, quick and delectable chicken tacos with salsa are lightly spicy, juicy, and full of flavors. And with your Instant Pot you can make these in less than 30 minutes.
Did you get a new instant pot for the holidays? This is just what you need to start your new love affair with your instant pot.
This recipe is perfect for a delicious and hassle-free taco night with the family. Weekdays are busy enough without adding time consuming dinner recipes to your routine.
If you are looking for more healthy dinner recipes, you will love this Healthy Mexican Casserole, Zucchini Ravioli, Healthy Goulash and Eggplant Parmesan.
These would be extra delicious with some Apple Chai Latte, Eggnog Latte, Low Carb Bulletproof Hot Chocolate or even some Spiked Apple Cider!
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Why You Should Make These Instant Pot Chicken Tacos
This is one of those recipes that are so easy to make, but also loaded with flavor. Just because you are trying to eat healthier and lighter doesn't mean you have to sacrifice flavor.
These tacos are high in protein, low in fat and carbs, sugar free and gluten free. Add this to your new year resolution healthy recipe list, there's no guilt here!
Thee are so easy to prepare and will be ready in just 30 minutes. Again, perfect for those chaotic weeknights when you barely have time to get dinner on the table.
Recipe Ingredients
- Chicken breasts - Choose skinless, boneless chicken breast and if possible, organic. I know it can get expensive so I buy a bunch when it goes on sale.
- Taco seasoning - I use this taco seasoning because it's so versatile and can be used in so many recipes. It's organic, gluten free and vegan.
- Tortillas - I use these low carb tortillas but you can easily use whatever you have in the house.
- Salsa - I like to use this recipe for my Green, Red Avocado Salsa but you can use store bought as well.
- Avocado - Definitely my favorite fruit! Avocados make the perfect addition to so many meals!
Optional Toppings for Instant Pot Chicken Tacos
- Cilantro - One of my favorite herbs! I realize some people hate cilantro so you can easily leave this out.
- Lime - Always use fresh lime juice, it will give these tacos the best, most fresh flavor.
- Jalapeno peppers - The bigger the peppers, the tastier. They are natural smaller than bell peppers but you want them to be more than one bite each.
- Sour cream - Completely optional. Personally, I don't like sour cream but I realize many love to top their tacos with it.
- Hot sauce - Always my favorite! I love this organic variety pack for more options.
How To Make These Instant Pot Chicken Tacos
In a bowl mix chicken cubes with the taco spice mix.
Add the seasoned chicken, a cup of water, and salt to the instant pot and stir to mix.
Select the PRESSURE COOK button on HIGH PRESSURE for 10 minutes. (Make sure the valve is in the SEALING position).
Once done, allow the pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes, then quick release pressure by manually moving the valve from SEALING to VENTING position.
Open the lid carefully and select the CANCEL button. Remove the chicken pieces to a bowl and shred them using a fork.
Build your tacos by adding shredded chicken, mashed avocado, salsa, and cilantro on top of each tortilla. You can also add some sour cream and a few jalapenos for extra flavor. Squeeze some lime juice on top.
Heat the tortillas in a pan over low heat on the stove if desired. Serve hot.
Recipe Tips
These instant pot chicken tacos are also super customizable according to your dietary needs and likes/dislikes.
You can use boneless, skinless chicken thighs as a substitute for chicken breasts.
You can use store bought salsa for convenience if you'd like. Also, you can use salsa verde (made with tomatillos instead of tomatoes) to mix it up.
Top with whatever shredded cheese you'd like. Shredded Cheddar, Monterrey Jack, Cotija and Manchego are all delicious cheese for topping.
Lettuce wraps make a wonderful alternative to tortillas as well. Bibb, Romaine and Butter lettuce all make wonderful, crunchy substitutions.
Related Recipes
Thai Chicken Tacos with Spicy Peanut Sauce from The Suburban Soapbox
Mexican Street Tacos from Damn Delicious
Low Carb Tortilla Taco Pie from Lauren Kelly Nutrition
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Instant Pot Chicken Tacos
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts large, boneless and skinless, cut into cubes
- 3 tablespoons taco seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup water
- low carb tortillas or whatever tortillas you like
- For topping the tacos:
- salsa
- 1 avocado
- cilantro
- lime wedges
- jalepeno peppers
- sour cream
- Cheddar cheese shredded, optional
Instructions
- In a bowl mix chicken cubes with the taco spice mix.
- Add the seasoned chicken, a cup of water, and salt to the instant pot and stir to mix.
- Select the PRESSURE COOK button on HIGH PRESSURE for 10 minutes. (Make sure the valve is in the SEALING position).
- Once done, allow the pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes, then quick release pressure by manually moving the valve from SEALING to VENTING position.
- Open the lid carefully and select the CANCEL button.
- Remove the chicken pieces to a bowl and shred them using a fork.
- Build your tacos by adding shredded chicken, mashed avocado, salsa, and cilantro on top of each tortilla. You can also add some sour cream and a few jalapenos for extra flavor. Squeeze some lime juice on top.
Sharina
These chicken tacos were a hit! My fam can't get enough of them. They're flavorful and enjoyable! Such a winner!
Melissa
This is my family's new weeknight favorite dinner. I love how everyone can make their own tacos how they like, and the chicken is incredible!
Kacey R
WOW~ These were not only so flavorful, but so easy! I am adding to my weekly menu rotation.
Lauren Kelly
So happy you liked them, Kacey!