Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Chicken Tacos
In under 30 minutes, you can have sizzlin' and flavorful tacos that are perfect for any occasion!
Equipment
- Pressure cooker
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts sliced in half longways
- 1/2 red onion diced
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup Whole30 approved salsa
- 1 Tbs garlic powder
- 1 Tbs onion powder
- 1 Tbs cumin
- 1 Tbs chili powder
- 2 limes juiced
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
- 12 small taco shells
Optional Toppings
- avocado
- cheese
- plain greek yogurt
- spinach/lettuce
- hot sauce
- cilantro
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to the Instant Pot and stir to coat the chicken in the spices and salsa
- Seal the IP and set on Normal/High Pressure to Manual Pressure Cook for 6 min
- When the IP beeps that it is done, Quick Release the steam
- Remove the chicken from the IP and shred with a fork
- Return the shredded chicken to the IP to soak in the juices
- Assemble tacos with your favorite ingredients, or serve over lettuce as a taco salad!
Notes
If using a slow cooker, proceed with the ingredients the same way as step 1. Then set the slow cooker to low for 8 hours and cover with the lid. Chicken will shred just as well when the time is up!
Nutrition
Serving: 3tacosCalories: 214kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 17gFat: 5gFiber: 4gSugar: 3g
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