Tacos!
Truly, aren’t tacos the most delicious food on the planet?
Mexican recipes are some of our favorite to make. Packed with flavor and natural, whole foods they are delicious and healthy too!
Our recipe for Instant Pot Mexican Chicken Tacos focuses on authentic flavor, pulled chicken breasts and a 20 minute cooking time – what could be better?
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We served our tacos with soft shells in a taco rack. It’s a fun way to carry pre-filled tacos to the table and great for a party where you are passing them around to guests. We left them topped only with cilantro so you can top it with your favorite taco toppings at the table. Our favorite way to enjoy them? A fresh squeeze of lime, some sour cream, and a few jalapenos.
How do you like your tacos?
We love making Weight Watchers Recipes as they help us stay on track with Weight Watchers Freestyle – an easy to follow program that focuses on whole foods and healthy eating. You’ll love our Instant Pot Tomato Soup, Spicy Salsa Instant Pot Chicken and Waffle Maker Omelette – perfect for those tracking WW SmartPoints.
These tacos are only 3 WW Smart Points per taco (with no toppings). Or, if you are just having the chicken taco meat in a lettuce wrap it’s 1 WW Smartpoint = dinner perfected. And, the kids love these Instant Pot Chicken Tacos too. (rentalsfloridakeys.com)
Simple ingredients and fast cooking time will make these Mexican Chicken Tacos a new family favorite. Finish your meal with our Homemade Ice Cream Sandwiches.
Instant Pot Mexican Chicken Tacos
Instant Pot Mexican Chicken Ingredients:
2 tbsp ground cumin
2 tsp dried oregano
2 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp chili powder
1 tbsp coconut oil (or olive oil)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp lime zest
Juice of two limes
1/2 cup orange juice (or orange pineapple juice)
1/2 cup low sodium chicken stock
2 lbs skinless chicken breasts (3-4 large chicken breasts)
Dash of Tabasco
Sour cream (optional)
Fresh Parsley or Cilantro (optional)
Instant Pot Mexican Chicken Instructions:
Mix the cumin, oregano, salt, pepper and chili powder in a small bowl. Set aside.
Turn Instant Pot onto Saute. Add coconut oil.
Once the oil is melted add onion and cook for 2-3 minutes stirring with a wooden spoon.
Add the garlic and stir often for another minute.
Press cancel to stop sauteeing.
Add in lime juice, lime zest, orange juice, chicken stock, and spices. Stir to combine.
Add in chicken breasts turning to coat in sauce.
Make sure the Instant Pot steam value is set to ‘closed’ and press the ‘meat’ button.
Cook for 20 minutes.
Release steam as soon as finished cooking.
Shred chicken with two forks
Serve with freshly chopped cilantro and sour cream.
Top with your favorite taco toppings – jalapenos, cheese, etc.
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Juicy chicken tacos made in the Instant Pot. Chicken breasts, spices, onion and garlic combine for perfect chicken tacos ready in just 20 minutes.
dinner
Mexican
chicken, instant pot, taco,
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2
tbsp
cumin
ground -
2
tsp
oregano
dried -
2
tsp
salt
Kosher -
1
tsp
black pepper
ground -
1
tbsp
chili powder -
1
tbsp
coconut oil -
1
onion
medium -
1
clove
garlic
chopped -
1
tsp
lime zest -
2
limes
juiced -
1/2
cup
orange juice -
1/2
cup
low sodium chicken stock
or water -
4
chicken breasts
boneless, skinless -
Tabasco
dash -
sour cream
optional -
cilantro
fresh
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Mix the cumin, oregano, salt, pepper and chili powder in a small bowl. Set aside.
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Turn Instant Pot onto Saute. Add coconut oil.
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Once the oil is melted add onion and cook for 2-3 minutes stirring with a wooden spoon.
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Add the garlic and stir often for another minute.
Press cancel to stop sautéing. -
Add in lime juice, lime zest, orange juice, chicken stock, and spices. Stir to combine.
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Add in chicken breasts turning to coat in sauce.
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Make sure the Instant Pot steam value is set to 'closed' and press the 'meat' button.
Cook for 20 minutes. -
Release steam as soon as finished cooking.
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Shred chicken with two forks
Serve with freshly chopped cilantro and sour cream. -
Top with your favorite taco toppings – jalapenos, cheese, etc.
Don’t forget to make some Air Fried Corn Tortilla Chips and our World’s Best Guacamole as a starter for your Mexican feast!
Check out more Instant Pot Recipes and 51 Favorite Instant Pot Recipes.
I like my tacos with beans and rice. My husband loves chicken in his tacos
Yum, beans and rice is always delicious – would be a great addition to these topics
I was just looking at pinterest to get some ideas for dinner! This might be the way to go! YUM!
I really need to get an Instant Pot. I think I am the only person on the planet that does not have one.
These look so good! I need to get an instant pot so I can try them. I have a pressure cooker, but I really want to get the instant pot. So many great recipes like this out there. I sure love tacos too!
I would love to give this a try! Looks SO delish!
Such a great idea to make tacos in the Instant Pot! So easy and delicious weeknight dinner!
I am always about tacos! Love that I can use the instant pot to get dinner on the table fast.
I love that it’s made with pineapple juice! Meat is so much more flavorful and tender when it’s marinated and slow cooked.
They look absolutely amazing! This is definitely a recipe I will try this summer!
I love so many things in the instant pot. It is a life saving kitchen tool. We are also huge fans of tacos.
These tacos look amazing! I can’t wait to give them a try! Thanks for sharing this recipe!
You will love it! We promise – so delicious.
Such a great option for a quick meal! I have to give this a try when I get my instant pot!
Awesome recipe for a quick and delicious meal! I will add this to our menu plan for next week’s Taco Tuesday!
I love this recipe! I can’t wait to try this. I am sure this is delicious!
Instant pot has given us such a rich variety of recipes! I am still amazed at possibilities.