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    Home » Updates » Instant Pot Chicken Tacos with Lime

    Instant Pot Chicken Tacos with Lime

    Published: Mar 23, 2021 · Modified: Apr 8, 2022 by Vicky

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    Pressing the easy button for dinner means using your Instant Pot. What better day to use the Instant Pot than Taco Tuesday?! The Instant Pot will make these key lime chicken tacos a breeze to make. The best part is that you can even make this chicken straight from frozen to cooked in 40 minutes. I love how simple dinner can be with the Instant Pot! These Instant Pot Chicken Tacos with Lime are an easy dinner your family will ask for again and again.

    These Instant Pot Chicken Tacos with Lime are an easy dinner your family will ask for again and again. #instantpot #instantpottacos #tacorecipe #chickentacos

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    • Why this recipe for instant pot pulled chicken tacos works
    • Ingredients
    • How to make Instant Pot shredded tacos
    • Instant Pot Chicken Tacos with Lime
    • Frequently asked questions
    • Eat at home meal plans
    • Related posts

    Why this recipe for instant pot pulled chicken tacos works

    • These Instant Pot chicken tacos take just 15 minutes to prep
    • Cook time is 40 minutes at the most. You can't go wrong!
    • Easy to personalize with a variety of toppings
    chicken tacos with lime

    Ingredients

    • boneless skinless chicken breasts
    • key lime juice
    • onion; cut into half rounds
    • tablespoons minced garlic
    • package taco seasoning
    • water
    • cilantro
    • avocado
    • queso fresco
    • tortillas

    Dinner time is busy enough and when I don't have a lot of time to cook, lime chicken tacos are one of my go-to recipes.

    How to make Instant Pot shredded tacos

    First of all, place cut onion and minced garlic into the instant pot. Add water.

    onion garlic and water in the instant pot

    Place the chicken into the instant pot and pour in key lime juice. If you can't find key limes, you can just use bottled key lime juice. It tastes just as good. This is my favorite key lime juice.

    frozen chicken breast in the instant pot

    Place the lid onto the pressure cooker. Turn the valve to the sealed position. Press the pressure cook or manual button and set the timer to 40 minutes for frozen chicken or 30 minutes for thawed chicken. Once the instant pot stops counting, so a natural pressure release by opening the valve.

    Drain juice from chicken and shred the chicken. Place the chicken back into the pot and mix well with taco seasoning.

    shredded chicken in the crock pot

    Top this instant pot shredded chicken with cilantro, white onion, avocado, and queso fresco and enjoy!

    taco bar

    Serve on doubled corn tortillas or on flour tortillas, whatever you prefer.

    chicken tacos cilantro

    Your whole family will love this cilantro lime chicken!

    chicken tacos recipe

    Instant Pot Chicken Tacos with Lime

    These Cilantro Lime Chicken Tacos in the Instant Pot are an easy dinner your family will ask for again and again.
    5 from 5 votes
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    Course: Dinner
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Keyword: instant pot, instant pot chicken tacos with lime
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 344kcal
    Author: Vicky

    Equipment

    • Instant Pot

    Ingredients

    • 5 large chicken breasts boneless and skinless
    • ⅓ cup key lime juice
    • ½ onion cut into half rounds
    • 2 tablespoons garlic minced
    • 1 package taco seasoning
    • 2 cups water
    • Tortillas

    Toppings

    • ½ white onion; diced
    • 1 large haas avocado; diced
    • 1 cup queso fresco cheese; crumbled
    • ½ bundle cilantro; diced

    Instructions

    • Place onion and garlic into the instant pot. Add water. Place chicken into the instant pot. Pour in key lime juice.
    • Place the lid onto the instant pot. Turn the valve to the sealed position. Press the pressure cook or manual button and set the timer to 40 minutes for frozen chicken or 30 minutes for thawed chicken. Once the instant pot stops counting, release the pressure by opening the valve.
    • Drain juice from chicken and shred the chicken. Place the chicken back into the pot and mix well with taco seasoning.
    • Serve on doubled corn tortillas or on flour.
    • Top with cilantro, white onion, avocado, and queso fresco.

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    Notes

    Instant Pot Key Lime Chicken Tacos
    Prep: 15 Minutes
    Cook: 40 Minutes (frozen) 30 Minutes (thawed)
    Serves: 6

    Nutrition

    Calories: 344kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 135mg | Sodium: 392mg | Potassium: 940mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 304IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 142mg | Iron: 1mg

    This nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using online calculators. Your nutritional information may vary depending on numerous factors.

    Frequently asked questions

    How can I store instant pot cilantro lime chicken tacos leftovers?

    You can store leftover shredded chicken in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. You can even free the chicken for up to 3 months. When you are ready to use the chicken, place it in the refrigerator overnight to thaw.

    Can I use frozen chicken?

    Yes you can. If you are using frozen chicken set the Instant Pot timer to 40 minutes instead of 30.

    What kinds of toppings can I use on these tacos?

    Salsa works well as does sour cream. I also love to top these with beans and corn.

    Eat at home meal plans

    I am a big fan of  Eat At Home Meal Plans. Are you stressed about the cost of eating out or trying to decide what to make for dinner each night? Sign up for the plans, and get access to 4 separate meal plans each month (Traditional, Wholesome Traditional, Slow Cooker, and No Flour/No Sugar). Just print the plans, color-coded grocery lists, and recipes you want for the month. Don’t worry, there are so many options, even picky eaters will find something they like.

    When it is time for dinner, make that night’s recipe (choices include make-ahead, freezer meals, slow-cooker recipes, and other time-saving strategies) and you are all set.

    I know you have more important things to do than meal planning. Let someone else do it for you with Eat At Home Meal Plans. Monthly, quarterly and annual plans are available.

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    1. Biana

      March 24, 2021 at 11:19 pm

      5 stars
      These tacos seem like so easy to make, and they look so good! A perfect dinner for when you are in a hurry.

    2. Jessie

      March 25, 2021 at 12:42 am

      5 stars
      I love Taco's so I am now going to be needing to get out my instant pot.

    3. Jeannette

      March 25, 2021 at 6:00 am

      5 stars
      Wow. This is a light and easy taco choice that is perfect for weeknights! Love how the lime is used to add extra flavor. Yum!

    4. Danielle Wolter

      March 25, 2021 at 6:51 am

      5 stars
      These were super easy and just so delicious! It was perfect for a Thursday night dinner 🙂

    5. Gina

      March 25, 2021 at 8:18 am

      5 stars
      These might be the easiest tacos ever! Love the simple ingredient list yet bold flavor!

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