Shredded Chicken Tacos
- 🐔 2 chicken breasts
- 🍅 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 🌶️ 1 packet taco seasoning mix
- 🧂 1 packet sazon seasoning
- 🍗 1 tablespoon chicken flavoring
- 🫒 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 🥬 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 🍅 1 cup chopped tomatoes
- 🥣 1 cup salsa
- 🧀 1 cup shredded cheese
- 🥑 1 cup guacamole
- 🎉 1 cup sour cream
- 🌮 8 small tortillas
- 🥙 Tortilla chips (optional)
These shredded chicken tacos offer a burst of bold flavors perfect for an easy yet savory meal. Tender chicken breasts are infused with a fragrant mix of spices and tomatoes in a pressure cooker, creating a juicy filling that pairs wonderfully with a variety of taco toppings. This recipe provides a combination of textures and flavors thanks to fresh ingredients like lettuce, tomatoes, salsa, and guacamole. Perfect for any meal when you crave something satisfying yet simple to prepare, these tacos can quickly become a favorite in your weekly rotation.
Craving a flavorful meal that's quick to prepare but doesn't skimp on taste? These shredded chicken tacos are perfect for a late dinner or any meal where you want bold flavors without the fuss. With juicy chicken marinated in a fragrant mix of spices and tomatoes, all done in a pressure cooker, this recipe will become a staple in your weekly menu.
Ingredients
🐔 2 chicken breasts
🍅 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
🌶️ 1 packet taco seasoning mix
🧂 1 packet sazon seasoning
🍗 1 tablespoon chicken flavoring
🫒 1 tablespoon olive oil
🥬 1 cup shredded lettuce
🍅 1 cup chopped tomatoes
🥣 1 cup salsa
🧀 1 cup shredded cheese
🥑 1 cup guacamole
🎉 1 cup sour cream
🌮 8 small tortillas
🥙 Tortilla chips (optional, for serving)
Instructions
1- Prepare the Chicken:
- Place the chicken breasts into the pressure cooker.
- Sprinkle the taco seasoning, sazon seasoning, and chicken flavoring over the chicken.
- Pour the canned diced tomatoes with green chilies on top.
2- Pressure Cook:
- Close the pressure cooker lid securely, set the valve to the sealed position.
- Select the 'chicken' setting and set the timer for 45 minutes.
3- Prepare the Sides:
- While the chicken cooks, prepare your taco toppings. Get the shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, salsa, shredded cheese, guacamole, and sour cream ready for serving.
4- Shred the Chicken:
- Once the cooking time has finished, carefully release the pressure from the cooker.
- Open the lid and use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the pot, mixing it with the sauce.
5- Cook Off Excess Liquid:
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
- Transfer the shredded chicken and sauce to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the liquid reduces slightly.
6- Assemble the Tacos:
- Heat the tortillas slightly for easier folding.
- Fill each tortilla with a generous portion of shredded chicken and your choice of toppings such as lettuce, cheese, salsa, and sour cream.
- Serve with tortilla chips for a complete meal.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes (45 minutes in the pressure cooker + 5 minutes on skillet)
Total Time: 60 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories Per Serving: Approximately 450
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Proteins: 30g
- Fats: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
Equipment: Pressure cooker, skillet
Cooking Tips
- For an extra kick, add a dash of hot sauce to the chicken before pressure cooking.
- If you prefer crispy tortillas, lightly fry them in oil before assembling the tacos.
- Pair with a refreshing lime margarita for a full Tex-Mex experience.
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