{"id":123,"date":"2019-09-21T16:21:02","date_gmt":"2019-09-21T22:21:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/?p=123"},"modified":"2020-07-23T11:31:46","modified_gmt":"2020-07-23T17:31:46","slug":"pressure-cooker-chicken-taco-filling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/pressure-cooker-chicken-taco-filling\/","title":{"rendered":"Pressure Cooker \/ Instant Pot Chicken Tacos"},"content":{"rendered":"

This <\/i>Easy Instant Pot Chicken Taco Filling <\/i><\/b>recipe is so versatile! It’s great for taco salads, enchiladas, burritos, and more! And these pressure cooker shredded chicken tacos are SO convenient for busy nights\u2014you don\u2019t even have to remember to thaw the frozen chicken!<\/i><\/p>\n

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This chicken taco recipe is one of our quick pressure cooker dinner for busy nights<\/a>! This recipe was one of the first I developed for the electric pressure cooker, and nearly a decade later, it\u2019s still my go-to recipe when I\u2019m making chicken tacos.<\/p>\n

It is SO quick to throw this meal together!<\/b> Chop an onion, toss in a can of tomatoes and spices, and throw in some chicken breasts.<\/p>\n

It also makes a big batch, so I can have individual portions ready and waiting in my freezer for a quick lunch or easy dinner! <\/p>\n

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How to Make Pressure Cooker \/ Instant Pot Chicken Tacos\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

This Instant Pot Chicken Tacos recipe will work in any brand of electric pressure cooker, including the Instant Pot, Ninja Foodi, and Mealthy MultiPot. Pressure cookers are perfect for cooking chicken quickly. Plus, your meat will be fall-apart tender. (See more of my favorite Pressure Cooker \/ Instant Pot Chicken Recipes<\/a> here.)<\/p>\n

Make These Shredded Chicken Tacos Your Way<\/h2>\n

These Easy Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Tacos are so versatile! Think of this recipe as a starting point and substitute ingredients until it\u2019s just right..<\/p>\n

Like it spicy?<\/b> Use the hottest Ro-tel tomatoes<\/a> or sub your favorite spicy chicken taco seasoning in place of the chili powder.<\/p>\n

Walk on the mild side?<\/b> Use the Ro-tel mild tomatoes<\/a>, half the chili powder, or add a few tablespoons of cream cheese.<\/p>\n

You can also mix up the flavors to match your family\u2019s favorite. For example, use chipotle chili powder<\/a> or add a little adobo sauce<\/a> to change it up. Or stir in your favorite enchilada sauce after you shred the chicken!<\/p>\n

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Can I Use Frozen Chicken for Instant Pot Tacos?<\/h2>\n

YES! You can use fresh or frozen chicken breasts in this recipe,<\/b> since you don\u2019t need to brown the meat in this recipe.<\/p>\n

Remember, if multiple breasts are frozen together, those breasts will cook like one very thick piece of meat and will NOT be cooked in the time below. Be sure to separate your chicken breasts before attempting to cook from frozen.<\/p>\n

Chicken breasts with very thick parts may need an additional few minutes to cook. Be sure to check the cooked chicken with an instant-read thermometer<\/a> to make sure they reach an internal temperature of 165\u00b0F<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Learn more about how to pressure cooker frozen chicken breasts<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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How to Shred Chicken for Shredded Chicken Tacos<\/h2>\n

If you have a stand mixer like a KitchenAid or Breville, put your cooked chicken breasts in the mixer bowl and use the paddle attachment to shred it. You\u2019ll shred all 6 breasts in just a few minutes!<\/p>\n

(Just make sure to keep an eye on it while it shreds\u2014if you let it go too long, the meat can get really finely shredded.) I love shredding it this way because I can warm up the tortillas while the mixer is running.<\/p>\n

However, these chicken breasts are also easy to shred by hand with two forks, if desired.<\/p>\n

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What to serve with Instant Pot Chicken Tacos?<\/h2>\n

In my family, Pressure Cooker \/ Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice<\/a> is our go-to side dish for any Mexican-flavored recipe. Or if you love green salsa, you’ll love this Mexican Green Rice<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Another option is chips and my 7 layer bean dip<\/a>, with homemade refried beans.<\/p>\n

And, if you’re looking to stretch the meat, you can always add Pressure Cooker Black Beans<\/a> and rice.<\/p>\n

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What toppings are best for chicken tacos?<\/h2>\n

My family prefers soft flour tortillas, so that’s what we use at our house. Lately we’ve been into the little street taco size.<\/p>\n

However, remember that this chicken taco filling recipe is more like a guideline\u2014if you prefer hard shell or corn tortillas, use those!<\/p>\n

No matter what, I like to use lots of fresh vegetables like shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, avocados, spinach, or cilantro. Plus lime wedges and sour cream or Mexican Crema.<\/p>\n

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How to Freeze Leftover Pressure Cooker Chicken Taco Filling<\/h2>\n

This chicken taco meat freezes so well!<\/b> I like to freeze it in 1\/2 cup portions in snack size freezer bags<\/a>. For my family, this is the perfect amount for one individual serving.<\/p>\n

When you\u2019re freezing a big batch, I like to use a quarter-size baking sheet<\/a>. I\u2019ll lay one ziplock down and press the meat flat to fill out most of the bag. I\u2019ll layer the bags flat on each other, then place the whole baking sheet in the freezer.<\/p>\n

Once frozen, you can stand up the bags in a freezer-safe container<\/a> so they\u2019re easy to grab and go without having to dig around your fridge.<\/p>\n

Get a list of pressure cooker \/ instant pot frozen chicken recipes<\/a> at my how-to post.<\/p>\n

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How long will cooked chicken taco filling last?<\/h2>\n

According to the USDA, frozen chicken is best within 4 months of freezing<\/a>. (Somehow at my house it always gets eaten much quicker than that!)<\/p>\n

What’s your favorite way to serve chicken tacos?<\/h3>\n