by Diana Rattray
This Instant Pot shredded taco seasoned chicken is perfectly cooked in only 14 minutes! Chicken thighs are the best choice for this tender, flavorful shredded chicken. Replacing the chicken thighs with chicken breastswill take less time, approximately 8 to 10 minutes, depending on the size.
Use the shredded chicken to fill tacos, enchiladas, or burritos or sprinkle the seasoned chicken over salads. Top them with some cheese, salsa, guacamole, chopped onions, jalapeño rings, or your favorite toppings.
- See Also:
Instant Pot Taco Soup - Instant Pot Taco Meat (Ground Beef)
- Taco Casserole
- Taco Seasoned Baked Chicken
Instant Pot Shredded Chicken With Taco Seasoning
This Instant Pot shredded chicken is the perfect filling for tacos or burritos, or add it to a salad. Taco-seasoned chicken thighs are cooked to perfection in only 14 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Pressure Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 39 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Instant Pot, Chicken Thighs, Mexican Food
- Method: Pressure Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken thighs (or a combination of chicken breasts and thighs)
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- Dash kosher salt
- Dash pepper
Instructions
- Place a trivet in the Instant Pot and add 1 cup of water.
- Pat the chicken thighs with paper towels to dry. Season all over with the taco seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken thighs on the trivet.
- Lock the lid in place and make sure the steam release valve is in the sealing position. Choose pressure cook (or manual on older models) and set the time to 14 minutes. When the time is up, allow a natural release for 10 minutes. Carefully release the remaining pressure.
- Remove the chicken pieces to a bowl or tray and chop or shred with 2 forks.
