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Instant Pot Mexican Shredded Chicken for Tacos

  • Author: Millie
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Pressure Cooking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Description

Experience vibrant flavors with this quick and easy Instant Pot Mexican Shredded Chicken, perfect for tacos any day of the week!


Ingredients

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  • 34 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes

Instructions

  1. Gather all ingredients. Mince the garlic and dice the tomatoes.
  2. In a bowl, mix chili powder, cumin, and salt. Rub this mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.
  3. Set your Instant Pot to 'Sauté' mode. Add a drizzle of oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
  4. Add seasoned chicken breasts to the pot along with chicken broth and lime juice. Seal the lid and set to high pressure for 10 minutes.
  5. Once cooking is complete, let pressure release naturally for 5 minutes before venting remaining steam. Remove chicken and shred it on a cutting board.
  6. Return shredded chicken to the pot with residual juices. Mix well and serve in warmed tortillas topped with cilantro and diced tomatoes.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup shredded chicken with toppings
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 480 mg
  • Fat: 5 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 5 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 36 g
  • Cholesterol: 120 mg

Keywords: - Customize by adding bell peppers or swapping chicken for turkey or jackfruit. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days or freeze for up to three months.