chicken with almost no preparation. All you need is chicken thighs, taco seasoning, and your favorite mild salsa, plus a little water for the pressure cooker.
The chicken is coated with taco seasoning, topped with salsa, and cooked under pressure until tender enough to shred with a fork. Once shredded, the chicken is mixed back into the flavorful salsa and cooking juices, creating a moist and seasoned filling that’s ready to use in all kinds of meals.
Use this taco chicken to make tacos, burritos, quesadillas, or taco bowls, or add it to salads for an easy protein-packed meal. It’s also handy for meal prep because one batch can be used in several different meals throughout the week.
With only three main ingredients and the pressure cooker doing most of the work, this is a great recipe to keep in your back pocket when you need an easy dinner without a lot of fuss. It’s simple, versatile, and a great way to get a flavorful taco filling on the table with very little effort.
Pressure cooker 3-ingredient Taco Chicken Jumpstart
Equipment
- 1 Pressure Cooker Instant Pot or similar suggested
Ingredients
- ¼ cup water
- 20 oz boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 Taco Seasoning Mix
- 1 cup mild salsa
Instructions
- Spray 6-quart Instant Pot® or similar insert with cooking spray; add water. In medium bowl, mix chicken and taco seasoning mix, tossing to coat evenly; transfer to insert.
- Top chicken with salsa. Cook on high pressure 12 minutes. Then release pressure naturally for 10 minutes. Release any remaining prior to opening.
- Remove chicken from insert to medium bowl. Shred chicken with 2 forks. Return shredded chicken to insert, or transfer chicken and salsa mixture to serving dish. Serve warm.
Notes
Nutrition Disclaimer
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