One of the most versatile recipes that everyone needs to know how to make in their pressure cooker: Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Tacos!
You can actually use this shredded chicken in burritos, on top of salads, for nachos, in enchiladas . . . the possibilities are endless.
Don’t have an instant pot? No problem! Check out our Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos instead.
How to make Shredded Chicken Tacos in the Instant Pot:
Place the chicken on the bottom of the Instant Pot. Add cumin and chili powder and pour water on top of the chicken
Lock the lid in place and turn the knob to SEALING.
Press the MANUAL or PRESSURE COOK button and set for 20 minutes if thawed and 25 minutes if frozen.
When the timer is up, let the Instant Pot release on its own for about 10 minutes.
When 10 minutes are up, quick release the rest of the pressure.
After removing the lid, remove the chicken and shred (or you can shred it in the Instant Pot if you want).
Turn the Instant Pot off, return the chicken into the Instant Pot, and then stir to coat in the flavorful liquid.
Serve in tortillas or taco shells (or in whatever way you want to use this chicken). Add whatever toppings you want!
Watch how to make these tacos here:
Favorite Chicken Taco Toppings:
Here are a few ideas of toppings for Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Tacos:
- Salsa
- Guacamole
- Sour cream
- Lettuce
- Tomato
- Corn
- Shredded cheese
Related Article: Check out these easy Oven Baked Chicken Tacos using a rotisserie chicken!
How to store Leftover Instant Pot Shredded Chicken:
Store any leftover chicken in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
You can also put it into resealable bags and store in the freezer for 3 months.
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How to turn this into a freezer meal:
- Place all the ingredients except for the chicken broth into a gallon-sized freezer bag. Place freezer bag into freezer and it will last up to 90 days.
- When ready to use, dump ingredients from bag into Instant Pot and add 1/2 cup of chicken broth (or water) in with the frozen food. Place the lid on top, move the valve to SEALING, and press the MANUAL button. Set timer for 25 minutes. Follow the rest of instructions as written.
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Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Tacos
Ingredients
- 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 Tablespoon chili powder
- 1 Tablespoon cumin
- ½ cup chicken broth or water
- 8 flour tortillas
- favorite taco toppings
Equipment
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the Instant Pot.
- Sprinkle chili powder and cumin on top of chicken.
- Pour chicken broth (or water) into the bottom of the pot.
- Lock the lid in place and turn the knob to SEALING. Press the MANUAL or PRESSURE COOK button and set timer for 20 minutes if chicken is thawed and 25 minutes if chicken is frozen.
- It will take about 10 minutes for the Instant Pot to come to pressure and then the chicken will cook for 20-25 minutes (depending on what you set the timer for).
- When the timer is up, let the Instant Pot release on its own for about 10 minutes. When the 10 minutes is finished, quick release the rest of the pressure.
- After removing the lid, remove the chicken and shred.
- Turn the Instant Pot off, return the chicken into the Instant Pot, and then stir to coat in the flavorful liquid in the Instant Pot.
- Serve in tortillas or taco shells. Top as desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- Salsa
- Guacamole
- Sour cream
- Lettuce
- Tomato
- Corn
- Cheese
- Place all the ingredients except for the chicken broth into a gallon-sized freezer bag. Place freezer bag into freezer and it will last up to 90 days.
- When ready to use, dump ingredients from bag into Instant Pot and add 1/2 cup of chicken broth (or water) in with the frozen food. Place the lid on top, move the valve to SEALING, and press the MANUAL button. Set timer for 25 minutes. Follow the rest of instructions as written.
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Did you add corn in yours?
We add corn as a taco topping.
Can you use frozen chicken? If so, do you adjust the time at all?
Frozen chicken usually takes a few minutes longer to cook.
I’m recovering from spine surgery, and tonight I made your instant pot chicken tacos— the first meal I’ve made unassisted in 16 months…and they were delicious! Thank you so much for all the work you put into your recipes.
I’m using a pressure cooker. Should the pressure be low or high?
So easy. So good.
Wishing you a quick recovery Fran! We are glad you love your Instant Pot. Take care and get better fast! Sending love from the Six Sisters!
I don’t have an insta pot. How long would the chicken take in crock pot?
If adding taco seasoning, do you sprinkle it on the meat before pressure cooking? Or add it to the water after cooked and shredded?
It’s in #2 of the instructions in the recipe card. You add it to the instant pot before cooking.