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INSTANT POT SHREDDED CHICKEN TACOS

Nicole Johnson
5-6 servings
Beginner

Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Tacos just earned a permanent spot in my weekly menu planning. These are simple, and totally delicious.

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INSTANT POT SHREDDED CHICKEN TACOS

Total Steps

5

Ingredients

13

Tools Needed

3

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Ingredients

  • 1 can 15 ounce diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 cup dry hard apple cider
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 2-3 tablespoons chile margarita seasoning from Spiceologist(optional)
  • onion powder
  • garlic salt
  • pepper
  • salt
  • 5-6 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 tablespoons oil
  • 1-2 tablespoons Gourmet Garden Lightly Dried Cilantro
  • 1 packet taco seasoning

Instructions

1

Step 1

Place the oil into the bottom of your Instant Pot, and turn on the Saute mode. While it is heating, liberally season your chicken breasts with the salt, pepper, garlic salt, and onion powder. Brown the chicken breasts on each side.

2

Step 2

Once the breasts are browned, remove from the pot and set aside and add the sliced onion in. Saute for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently.

3

Step 3

Add in the dry hard cider, diced tomatoes, cilantro, and salsa. Place the chicken into this mixture, replace the lid, and change the function of your pot to Manual and set the timer to 8 minutes.

4

Step 4

Once the pot is finished, do a quick release of the pressure and remove the chicken from the pot. Shred the chicken with two forks, and return to the pot. Turn the pot back to saute, and add in the taco seasoning packet. Stir constantly for 2 minutes until the mixture is slightly thickened.

5

Step 5

Serve with your favorite taco fixings, and enjoy!

Tools & Equipment

Instant Pot
Forks
Spatula

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