Imagine tender, juicy chicken infused with bold Mexican flavors, ready in just 30 minutes without hours of slow cooking. This pressure cooker Mexican shredded chicken is about to become your new go-to recipe that will transform weeknight dinners from boring to extraordinary! With minimal prep and maximum taste, you'll be creating restaurant-quality meals that will have your family and friends begging for seconds.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Cuisine: Mexican
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken breasts
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by trimming any excess fat from chicken breasts and patting them dry with paper towels.
- Dice the onion into small, uniform pieces and mince the garlic cloves finely.
- Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the pressure cooker in a single layer.
- Sprinkle the entire packet of taco seasoning evenly over the chicken breasts.
- Add the chopped onions and minced garlic on top of the seasoned chicken.
- Pour the can of diced tomatoes over the chicken, ensuring even distribution.
- Carefully add the chicken broth to the pressure cooker, which will help create steam and prevent burning.
- Close the pressure cooker lid securely and set the valve to the sealing position.
- Set the pressure cooker to high pressure and cook for 12-15 minutes, depending on the thickness of the chicken breasts.
- Once cooking is complete, allow for a natural pressure release for 5 minutes, then carefully do a quick release of remaining pressure.
- Remove the chicken and use two forks to shred the meat thoroughly, mixing it with the cooking liquid.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding salt or additional taco seasoning to preference.
- Serve hot in tacos, burritos, salads, or as desired.
Tips
- Always pat your chicken breasts dry before seasoning to ensure better spice adherence and more intense flavor.
- For extra tender meat, choose chicken breasts of similar size and thickness to guarantee even cooking.
- Don't skip the natural pressure release - it helps the chicken retain its moisture and become incredibly tender.
- If you prefer a spicier version, add a diced jalapeño or a pinch of red pepper flakes to the cooking liquid.
- The cooking liquid is packed with flavor - save it to use as a sauce or mix into your shredded chicken for extra moisture.
- For meal prep, this chicken freezes beautifully for up to 3 months when stored in an airtight container.
- Use a stand mixer with the paddle attachment for quick and effortless shredding if you're making a large batch.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 286kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: 48g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 120mg
