How often does your family do taco night at home? I have a delicious recipe for you to try next time you are craving tacos. This shredded cilantro lime chicken can be made quicker than ever (20 minutes cook time!) in the Instant Pot.
Yes, I finally got one of those popular pressure cookers – and so far, I am really enjoying cooking with it. Have you got one? Sometimes I feel like I am the last person on Earth to get one. I’m not regretting my purchase at all.
The Instant Pot really lives up to the hype. I am still getting used to just how fast it can cook raw foods like chicken and other meat. My family is trying to eat at home more, so I am hoping this and meal planning will help me cook more of our meals. At the very least, I can use the Instant Pot for our weekly Taco Nights!
Shredded Cilantro Lime Chicken Tacos (Instant Pot Chicken Recipes)
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Shredded Cilantro Lime Chicken is ready in 20 minutes! Make this instant pot chicken recipe with boneless, skinless chicken breasts, real limes and cilantro. Shredded chicken is perfect for chicken tacos!
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- 3 lbs Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 2-3 Limes
- 1 bunch Fresh Cilantro
- 1-2 tsp Salt
- Shredded Cheese
- Shredded lettuce
- Pico de Gallo
- Cilantro
- Soft Taco Flour Tortillas
- Put the chicken breasts into the instant pot. Sprinkle with salt and/or pepper. Note: If your chicken breasts are thicker than 1 inch, use a knife to cut them down to about 1/2 inch thickness to help them cook.
- Squeeze the juice of 2 limes on top of the chicken breasts. Toss in half of the cilantro.
- Select the "Poultry" setting and set the cook time for 20 minutes. Wait for the natural release, then open the lid.
- Use a fork to shred the chicken breasts. Top with fresh cilantro leaves and if a more intense lime flavor is desired, a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
- To make the tacos: Place a tortilla on a plate. Add a layer of shredded chicken. Top with shredded cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo, and fresh cilantro as desired.
Do you have a favorite Instant Pot recipe to share in the comments? I am slowly but surely building up a list of the recipes my family enjoys. We have had some hits and some misses, but that’s par for the course at my house!
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The Shredded Cilantro Lime Chicken is a good one, and useful. You can even leave out the cilantro and lime juice (just sub in some chicken broth for the juice) and cook plain shredded chicken. We use shredded chicken for tacos, salads and pasta dishes.
If you want to try a yummy cornbread recipe, check out my Cheddar Jalapeno Cornbread. It’s the cornbread you see in some of this blog post’s photos…and it’s delicious! Made with add-ins like creamstyle corn, shredded cheese and diced jalapenos, it’s a hearty cornbread perfect for serving with chili, tacos, or fajitas.
Jordan says
Just picked up an instant pot this weekend. I tried it out with hard boiled eggs and I’m absolutely in love with this. I can’t wait to try out new recipes!
Nicole says
Hi Jordan, It’s amazing to be able to do the hard boiled eggs in the instant pot, isn’t it? They turn out perfectly every time. Have fun cooking up lots of good recipes in your new instant pot! Thank you for stopping by today. –Nicole
Cheryl says
I have a pressure cooker but not an instant pot. What would the setting and the length of time be to cook in my electric pressure cooker?
Nicole says
Hi Cheryl, I wish I knew how Instant Pot/pressure cooker conversions work. They may even be the same. I’ll have to look into it and learn how that would work. I’m sorry I don’t know the answer right now. –Nicole
Lorelai @ Life With Lorelai says
Oh, YUM! Cilantro, lime, and chicken — three of our favorite things! And such a bonus that the recipe is for tacos. Love it. I don’t have an instant pot but have a friend who absolutely loves hers, I may need to get one. 🙂 #HomeMattersParty
~Lorelai
Life With Lorelai
Donna @ Modern on Monticello says
You share some of the best recipes that look so delicious. I’ve added it to my list of more things to try out. #HomeMattersParty
Nicole says
Awwww thank you so much, Donna! That’s one of the kindest comments I have ever gotten. Hope you enjoy the recipe. –Nicole
Jeannee Taylor says
Taco’s are a big hit around here anytime! thanks for a new twist on a family favorite! Looks yummy!
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Jeannee
Cristina says
It looks so tasty!
Michelle James says
I just got on too! I’m loving it, but still learning as well. Pinned to try this recipe! #homemattersparty
sahana says
Is there anything that the Instant pot can’t cook? OMG, every time I see a recipe made with Instant pot, I feel like I am missing something because I don’t have an instant pot yet. You dish looks delicious, Nicole.
Nicole says
Hi Sahana, I know exactly how you feel! Everyone I know kept going on and on about how much they love their Instant Pot, I finally caved in and got one to see what it was all about. It really is pretty great, I love how fast it can cook virtually anything! 🙂
Lynn says
I love this recipe. Mexican food is my favorite so I’ll definitely be trying it out! I need to do more research on the Insta Pot. #HomeMattersParty
Sara @ finditfixitorbuildit.com says
My family’s going to love this recipe! It looks SO good:) Thanks for sharing at the Home Matters Party! #HomeMattersParty
Nicole says
I hope your family enjoys it! We love cilantro lime chicken tacos at my house. Thanks for your comments! –Nicole
Emily says
Yum! I love using my instant pot for dinners, and we love our tacos here! #HomeMattersParty
Sue Moore Donaldson says
Just heard more hype on the insta pot at the women’s retreat over the weekend – maybe for mother’s day I’m thinking? In the meantime, I’ll adjust and try out this recipe – we love lime and cilantro and tacos!
Nicole says
Hi Sue, Yes, can the Instant Pot get any more hype?!?! LOL I have to admit it is really cool, though, and I haven’t even used all of the different settings. I got the one that can make yogurt, and I’m curious about trying that out but just haven’t had the chance yet. We love cilantro lime chicken for tacos, and I ended up using our leftover shredded chicken with pasta for a whole different dinner (no one even noticed!) Thank you for stopping by today and for taking the time to comment. –Nicole