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Easy Instant Pot Shredded Chicken for Tacos + Fajitas + Wraps

We love them all in this house.


The reason is simple, it’s a “create your own” meal.

And that makes everybody happy, because they get to build them the way they love them best.

Happy family=Happy mom

The best part about this meal, for the chef of the house, is that preparing the chicken filling in the Instant Pot is so easy.

You can plan ahead and cook it up in advance, or start a half hour before it’s time for dinner. 

I like to use a store bought packet of Fajita Seasonings to keep things simple, as that’s the idea with this dinner choice.

Buy a few envelopes to keep on hand, ready to go when needed.

If you want to go the route of adding your own spices, simply look up a fajita spice mix recipe and add those to the pot.

Cooking the chicken filling in the Instant Pot is ideal.

It’s what the IP does best.

The chicken stays moist and flavourful.

Get the family involved with the preparations for all the toppings, while the chicken cooks.

Then put the whole spread out on your dinner table and enjoy.

Nothing like a delicious meal shared with your precious family to make everyone feel connected and loved.

Give it a try and enjoy.

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Easy Instant Pot Shredded Chicken for Tacos + Fajitas +Wraps

Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion finely chopped
  • 2 chicken breasts (skinless, boneless) cut into 4 pieces
  • salt + pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • several good dashes of Tajin or other chili lime seasoning (Trader Joes has a good one) (optional but adds great flavour)
  • 1/4-1/2 tsp cayenne (optional addition if you want spicy chicken meat) leave out if you dont like spicy
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 packet Fajita seasoning of your choice
  • 1 package Tortilla Wraps or Taco shells (hard and soft)
  • all the toppings you enjoy in your Fajitas + Tacos (refried beans, shredded cheese, shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, sour cream, taco sauce, avocados, chopped onions, salsa, sautéed sliced peppers and mushrooms, etc)

Instructions

  • Add olive oil to Instant Pot and press SAUTE button.
    When screen reads HOT add onions and cook 2 minutes.
    Press CANCEL.
  • Place chicken on top of onions and season with salt, pepper, chili powder and Tajin. (add cayenne if using)
    Pour chicken broth around chicken.
  • Close lid and turn pressure valve to SEALING.
    Choose PRESSURE COOK mode and adjust timer to 7 minutes.
    When timer is done, allow timer to count up 10 minutes for Natural Pressure Release.
    Press CANCEL.
  • Carefully turn pressure valve on lid to VENTING to release remaining pressure.
  • Open lid, transfer chicken pieces to a plate, and using 2 forks shred the meat.
    Return chicken to Instant Pot.
  • Add Fajita seasoning from packet to the Instant Pot and give everything a good stir.
  • Close lid and turn pressure valve to SEALING.
    Choose PRESSURE COOK and adjust timer to 3 minutes.
  • When done, carefully turn pressure valve on lid to VENTING to release all pressure.
    Open lid and give everything a good stir again. If there is too much liquid, press SAUTE button and cook for a few minutes to reduce.
  • At this point the chicken filling is ready. If using later, close lid and leave until needed.
    If using immediately, transfer chicken to a serving bowl and serve along with wraps and all the toppings and enjoy.

Easy Instant Pot Shredded Chicken for Tacos + Fajitas +Wraps

Heat oil in the pot, add onions and sauté a couple of minutes to soften, then add chicken and spices, close lid and pressure cook 7

 minutes.

Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas potsandplanes.com
Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas potsandplanes.com
Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas potsandplanes.com

STEP 2

Allow Natural Pressure release for 10 minutes, then open, remove chicken and shred, then return to pot.

Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas potsandplanes.com
Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas potsandplanes.com

STEP 3

Add Fajita seasoning packet, stir, close lid and pressure cook another 3 minutes.

Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas potsandplanes.com
Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas potsandplanes.com

STEP 4

Quick pressure release, open, stir well, transfer to a bowl and serve with your favourite toppings.

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