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Instant Pot Ranch Chicken Tacos: A Quick Flavor Delight!


  • Author: Christina R. Jones
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Instant Pot Ranch Chicken Tacos are a quick and flavorful meal that combines tender chicken with zesty ranch seasoning, perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings.


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

  1. Gather all your ingredients for the tacos.
  2. Prepare the chicken by seasoning it with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat the Instant Pot on the sauté setting and add olive oil.
  4. Cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  5. Remove the chicken and add chicken broth and ranch seasoning to the pot.
  6. Return the chicken to the pot, close the lid, and set to pressure cook for 10 minutes.
  7. Release the pressure, shred the chicken in the pot, and mix with the broth.
  8. Assemble the tacos with shredded chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and avocado.

Notes

  • Warm taco shells before serving for better texture.
  • Customize toppings to suit your taste.
  • Use frozen chicken if needed, adjusting cooking time to 15 minutes.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Pressure Cooking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 taco
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

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