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Instant Pot Ranch Chicken Tacos Plated

Instant Pot Ranch Chicken Tacos: Your New Family Favorite!


  • Total Time: 50
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

Instant Pot Ranch Chicken Tacos are a quick and flavorful delight, perfect for busy weeknights. Tender chicken infused with ranch seasoning is the star of these delicious tacos.


Ingredients

Chicken Breasts: 2 large (about 500g)

Ranch Seasoning: 1 packet (about 1 oz or 28g)

Taco Shells: 8 (hard or soft)

Lettuce: 1 cup

shredded

Tomatoes: 1 cup

diced

Cheese: 1 cup

shredded (cheddar or your favorite type)

Avocado: 1

sliced

Salt and Pepper: to taste

Olive Oil: 1 tablespoon (for cooking)


Instructions

  • Set your Instant Pot to sauté mode and add olive oil.
  • Once the oil is hot, add the chicken breasts and season them with salt and pepper. Sear them for about 2-3 minutes on each side until browned.
  • Sprinkle the ranch seasoning over the chicken, then add 1/2 cup of water to the pot.
  • Close the lid and set the Instant Pot to pressure cook for 10 minutes.
  • After cooking, allow for a natural release for 5 minutes, then quick release the remaining pressure.
  • Shred the chicken in the pot using two forks and mix it with the remaining sauce.
  • Assemble your tacos by filling each taco shell with shredded chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and avocado.

Notes

Feel free to customize your tacos with additional toppings like salsa, sour cream, or jalapeños. You can also use frozen chicken, just increase the cooking time slightly.

  • Prep Time: 20
  • Cook Time: 30
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 taco
  • Calories: 250
  • Protein: 3g

Keywords: Instant Pot, Ranch Chicken, Tacos, Quick Recipe, Flavorful Meal