Can frozen chicken be used?

Yes, provided the pieces are separated and the pressure-cooking time is adjusted for frozen meat.

Why is the filling watery?

Salsa and chicken release liquid under pressure. Shred the meat, stir it back in, and reduce the liquid briefly with the sauté function if needed.

Can the filling be made ahead?

Yes. It reheats well when stored with some of its cooking juices. More weeknight planning ideas are collected with these easy dinner recipes .

Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Tacos: Easy Flavor-Packed Dinner

Name: Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Tacos
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 17 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 cup salsa; 1/2 cup water; 1 tablespoon cumin; 1/2 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; Kosher salt; fresh cracked pepper; 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast; 5 Minute Cilantro Lime Slaw; diced tomatoes; diced onions; sliced radish; sliced jalapeno; crumbled cotija cheese; sour cream; street taco flour tortillas

Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Tacos

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The easiest weeknight dinner ever, these Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Tacos take just minutes to prep and are LOADED with flavor! You can use fresh or frozen chicken to make these tacos and the leftovers reheat like a dream. Make room in your monthly meal rotation for this family favorite!

Author: Chef Emy
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 12 mins
Total Time: 17 mins
Yield: 8, 8 servings 1x
Method: Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

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1 cup salsa
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon cumin
1/2 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Kosher salt
fresh cracked pepper
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast
5 Minute Cilantro Lime Slaw
diced tomatoes
diced onions
sliced radish
sliced jalapeno
crumbled cotija cheese
sour cream
street taco flour tortillas

Instructions

Add salsa, water, cumin, chili powder, garlic, and a couple large pinches of salt and pepper to your instant pot.
Stir to combine.
Nestle chicken into the salsa mixture.
Cook on the poultry setting for 12 minutes if using fresh/thawed chicken and 15 minutes if using frozen chicken.
Allow to naturally release for 10 minutes, then quick release until all steam is gone.
Shred and serve with flour tortillas, Cilantro Lime Slaw, sour cream, and queso fresco.

Nutrition

Calories: 85 calories
Sugar: 1.1 g
Fat: 2 g
Carbohydrates: 2.8 g
Protein: 13.4 g

Find it online: https://recipency.com/instant-pot-shredded-chicken-tacos/