These Instant Pot chicken tacos are one of the easiest meals you can make when you don’t have time to cook. Everything goes into the pot, cooks quickly, and comes out tender and full of flavor. I like this recipe because it works even if your chicken is still frozen, so it’s perfect for those last-minute dinners.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

These Instant Pot chicken tacos are great because they’re simple and need just a few ingredients. The chicken turns out juicy and easy to shred, and the flavor is really good thanks to the taco seasoning and salsa. Another reason I like this recipe is that you can use the chicken in more than just tacos. Instant Pot chicken tacos are also great for burritos, bowls, or even salads, so one batch can turn into a few different meals.

What You Will Need

You will need chicken broth, which helps create a flavorful base for cooking the chicken and keeps it from drying out.

Taco seasoning adds all the flavor to the chicken, giving it that classic taco taste without needing a lot of extra ingredients.

Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs are the main ingredient and cook quickly in the Instant Pot, becoming tender enough to shred easily.

Salsa is added on top of the chicken to bring extra flavor and moisture as it cooks.

A lime is added at the end, and the juice and zest help brighten the flavor of the chicken once it’s shredded.

Ingredients

• 1½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 teaspoons taco seasoning
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or chicken thighs
• 8 corn tortillas
• ⅓ cup salsa
• 1 medium lime (optional, but recommended)

How to Make Instant Pot Chicken Tacos

Start by adding the chicken broth and taco seasoning to the Instant Pot. Stir them together so the seasoning is evenly mixed into the liquid.

Place the chicken into the pot, making sure it sits in the liquid. Spoon the salsa over the top of the chicken. Do not stir it in, just let it sit on top.

Close the lid and make sure it is sealed properly. Set the Instant Pot to cook on high pressure.

Cook based on the size of the chicken. Small pieces cook for about 6 minutes (or 10 minutes if frozen), average pieces for 7 minutes (or 11 minutes if frozen), and larger pieces for 8 minutes (or 12 minutes if frozen).

Once the cooking time is done, let the pressure release naturally for at least 10 minutes before opening the lid.

Remove the chicken and place it in a bowl. Shred it using two forks or a mixer.

Add the lime zest and juice to the shredded chicken and mix well.

Serve the chicken in tortillas with your favorite toppings like lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, or avocado.

More Chicken Recipes

• Fried Chicken Tacos
• Chicken Caesar Salad 
• Bang Bang Chicken Skewers
• Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup
• Bang Bang Chicken Sliders