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Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Tacos

Shredded chicken tacos made with just 4 ingredients. These pressure cooker pulled chicken tacos are a delicious kid-friendly dinner idea any day of the week. Gluten Free.

Instant pot or crockpot chicken tacos are shredded chicken tacos with just 4 ingredients.

Instant pot shredded chicken tacos made with just 4 ingredients. These chicken tacos are a delicious kid-friendly dinner idea any day of the week. Gluten-Free.

healthy shredded chicken tacos showing three flour shredded chicken tacos on a white marble surface with an instant pot in the background.

Turns out I now have two favorite tools at my disposal to get quick, tasty, and simple dinners on the table!

How To Make

  1. Add all ingredients into the bottom of the instant pot.
  2. Cover and make sure it's set to "SEALING".
  3. Cook on high pressure for 8 minutes.
  4. Quick release and shred chicken with two forks.
  5. Serve with flour or corn tortillas and your favorite taco toppings.

Kitchen Tip: If you don't have an instant pot, simply place all the ingredients into your crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 2-4 hours.

Start by adding the skinless chicken breasts and chicken broth to your Instant Pot.

Can I Use Chicken Thighs?

You can absolutely replace the chicken breasts with chicken thighs in this recipe. Chicken thighs tend to be more flavorful and tender than chicken breasts because of the higher fat content. Also, chicken thighs are typically a cheaper cut of meat than chicken breasts.

If you are going to buy chicken thighs, I recommend buying boneless skinless chicken thighs because with both the skin and bone removed shredding the chicken will be much easier.

Instant pot Mexican chicken tacos being made in a pressure cooker showing raw chicken breast, tomatoes, taco seasoning and broth.

Next, add the taco seasoning and a can of Rotel tomatoes.

I usually keep a few cans of Rotel in my pantry because it is a great way to add extra flavor to recipes. If you don't have a can at home and are dying to get started with this recipe, simply swap the Rotel with a jar of your favorite salsa.

KITCHEN TIP: Make a large batch of taco seasoning to keep in the pantry to use with a variety of recipes. My Chicken Taco Seasoning Mix Recipe combines a variety of spices to create a flavorful seasoning great for this recipe or any other taco dish!

Instant pot Mexican chicken tacos shown in a pressure cooker after being cooked and shredded.

Then, secure the lid and set the timer for 8 minutes. Once the steam has been released, use two forks to carefully shred the chicken.

The fact that I can make this recipe from start to finish in less than 20 minutes is the #1 reason that this taco dinner is a top pick for my family.

Can I cook these in my crockpot?

Yes! Simply place all the ingredients into your crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 2-4 hours.

Can I freeze the leftovers?

Yes! This is a great recipe to use to meal prep for future nights when you come home & need a quick meal. After the chicken is cooked, add to a freezer bag and lay flat in your freezer.

shredded chicken tacos instant pot showing three flour shredded chicken tacos on a white marble surface with cilantro and a tomato in the background

I freeze the leftovers to use for chicken tacos or serve in Homemade Taco Shell Bowls. I also love to use the leftover shredded chicken to make my Southwest Chicken Chili or Creamy Chicken Enchiladas.

Topping Suggestions

You can almost always find lettuce, Cotija cheese & tomatoes in my fridge because I like to keep these ingredients handy.

Here are a few taco toppings that I will add to the dinner table:

  • Avocado slices
  • Sour cream
  • Queso
  • Finely chopped jalapeños
  • Pico de Gallo
  • Pickled red onions
  • Freshly squeezed lime juice
  • Cilantro

One of my new favorite toppings is Pineapple Guacamole. The sweet pineapple combined with the creamy avocado makes a tasty taco topping. When it comes to toppings, I recommend being adventurous & trying something different on each taco!

More instant pot recipes

  • Chinese Honey Garlic Chicken
  • Instant Pot Chicken Stew
  • Instant Pot Colcannon
  • Pulled Pork Roast Instant Pot Recipe
  • Instant Pot Frozen Chicken Thighs

CCK Features both Gluten-Free Guidance and Kids Cooking Instructions: If you're new to eating gluten-free we understand it's overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don't. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten or cross-contamination.

The ⭐️ symbol in the recipe below denotes the steps in which kid cooks may need a helper (depending on age). If there is no ⭐️ symbol, that step (or recipe) doesn't require a helper.

Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Tacos

Shredded chicken tacos made with just 4 ingredients. These pressure cooker pulled chicken tacos are a delicious kid-friendly dinner idea any day of the week. Gluten Free.

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Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 8 mins

Total Time 15 mins

Servings 8

  • 2 lbs. chicken breasts ✅
  • 10 ounce can Rotel tomatoes ✅
  • 1 package taco seasoning ✅
  • 3/4 cup chicken broth ✅
  • gluten-free flour or corn tortillas for serving

  • Add ingredients to the instant pot. Add all ingredients into the bottom of the instant pot. Cover and make sure it's set to sealing.

    2 lbs. chicken breasts, 10 ounce can Rotel tomatoes, 1 package taco seasoning, 3/4 cup chicken broth

  • ⭐️Cook. Cook on high pressure for 8 minutes. Quick release and shred chicken with two forks.

  • Serve. Serve with gluten-free flour or corn tortillas and your favorite taco toppings.

    gluten-free flour or corn tortillas for serving

Crockpot Instructions

Place all the ingredients into your crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 2-4 hours.

CCK Features both Gluten-Free Guidance and Kids Cooking Instructions: If you're new to eating gluten-free we understand it's overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don't. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten or cross-contamination.

The ⭐️ symbol in the recipe below denotes the steps in which kid cooks may need a helper (depending on age). If there is no ⭐️ symbol, that step (or recipe) doesn't require a helper.

Calories: 131 kcal | Carbohydrates: 1 g | Protein: 24 g | Fat: 3 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Cholesterol: 73 mg | Sodium: 222 mg | Potassium: 437 mg | Sugar: 1 g | Vitamin A: 46 IU | Vitamin C: 3 mg | Calcium: 7 mg | Iron: 1 mg

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