Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Tacos; are insanely delicious and incredibly easy to make, cheesy and full of flavor.
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time 20 minutesminutes
20 minutesminutes
Total Time 45 minutesminutes
Servings 151/2 cup servings
Calories 291kcal
Ingredients
3lbschicken breasts
4tablespoonstaco seasoning
16ouncessalsawe prefer salsa verde
1/8teaspoonliquid smoke
2teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1teaspoon onion powder
1teaspoonchili powder
1teaspooncumin
8ouncescream cheese
4cupsshredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
Grab your instant pot and add all the necessary ingredients. Add seasonings, salsa, and liquid smoke to start with the chicken.
Secure the Instant Pot lid, ensuring the valve is set to "sealing". Press the Pressure Cook or Manual button and use the +/- buttons to set the timer for 20 minutes.
Once the timer beeps, let the pot depressurize for 15-20 minutes, then release any remaining pressure. When the pin drops, remove the lid and set aside.
Remove chicken breasts to a large bowl and shred.
Remove chicken breasts to a large bowl and shred it. Add chicken with juices back into the instant pot, top with cream cheese, and set on steam mode for 2 minutes. Once the instant pot is done, stir in the cream cheese and the 4 cups of shredded cheddar cheese until well combined.