15-30 min4 servingsamerican

Fiesta Chicken Tacos

By Jeffrey Eisner

4 servings

15-30 min

Easy

Recipe Details

Course: Dinner, Kid-Friendly, Main Dishes

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 3 min

Cook Time: 22 min

Total Time: 15-30 min

Cooking Technique: Pressure Cook

Cuisine: American, Mexican, American

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

16 oz red salsa
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup taco sauce
1 oz taco seasoning
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp Goya sazón seasoning
2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
10 tortillas
sour cream
Guacamole
shredded cheese
diced tomatoes

Even when the maracas start shaking and the margaritas flow, it’s not a fiesta until you’ve had tacos! This ridiculously easy Mexican-inspired dish features a wonderful salsa base dressed up for that perfect south-of-the-border flavor.

INSTRUCTIONS

Stir together the salsa, chicken broth, taco sauce, taco seasoning, garlic powder, and sazón seasoning (if using) in the Instant Pot. Add the chicken breasts.
Secure the lid, move the valve to the sealing position, and hit Manual or Pressure Cook on High Pressure for 12 minutes. Quick release when done.
Place the chicken in a bowl and shred it using two forks (or a hand mixer to really make it easy).
After the chicken is shredded, mix in as much of the sauce as you’d like to keep the chicken moist and juicy. Serve with tortillas or taco shells and your favorite taco fixings—like sour cream, shredded cheese, guacamole, tomatoes, and more of the fiesta sauce the chicken cooked in.

Notes

Jeff’s Tips: If using very thick breasts, slice them in half before pressure cooking. If you decide not to, pressure cook for 17 minutes to ensure they’re cooked through.

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About the chef

Jeffrey Eisner

Jeffrey Eisner is a multiple-time #1 bestselling author where his debut cookbook was one of the most sold during the 2020 pandemic – a time when people were cooking at home more than ever. His trusted and signature recipes earned him numerous appearances on both national and international television. He develops and tests his recipes in both the rural farmlands and in the bustling city. When not cooking, he enjoys traveling with his partner Richard, and spoiling their dog, Banjo the Norwich Terrier. He also loves pinball.

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