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Instant Pot Salsa Verde Chicken Tacos

Tender shredded chicken cooked in salsa verde and seasoned with simple spices, served in corn tortillas with fresh toppings.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 16 ounce salsa verde (jar)
  • avocado for topping, sliced or diced
  • cilantro for topping, chopped
  • corn tortillas white or yellow, for serving
  • lime wedges for serving
  • queso fresco crumbled, for topping
  • romaine lettuce shredded, for topping

Equipment

  • Instant Pot or electric pressure cooker
  • Slotted Spoon
  • Cutting board and knife
  • Mixing/serving bowl
  • Tongs or forks for shredding

Method
 

  1. Place the 2 pounds of boneless skinless chicken breasts in the bottom of the Instant Pot in a single layer.
  2. Sprinkle the chicken evenly with 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, and 1 teaspoon salt.
  3. Pour the entire 16-ounce jar of salsa verde over the seasoned chicken.
  4. Secure the lid and set the valve to SEAL. Select manual/high pressure and cook for 14 minutes.
  5. Allow an 8-minute natural pressure release, then carefully perform a quick release for any remaining pressure. When the float valve drops, remove the lid.
  6. Use two forks or tongs to shred the chicken directly in the pot, mixing it with the cooking juices to keep it moist.
  7. Transfer the shredded chicken to a serving bowl using a slotted spoon, then assemble tacos on warmed corn tortillas with shredded romaine, cilantro, avocado, crumbled queso fresco, and a squeeze of lime.

Notes

  • Use white or yellow corn tortillas per preference.
  • Shred the chicken in the pot to retain juices.
  • Adjust salt to taste after shredding.
  • Warm tortillas before assembling for best texture.