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Instant Pot Salsa Verde Chicken Tacos

Delicious chicken tacos!
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Prep Time3 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
5 minutes
Total Time18 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Method: Instant Pot
Servings: 6
Calories: 310kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup salsa verde
  • ¼ cup honey
  • cup lime juice
  • 3 teaspoons taco seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Hot sauce to taste
  • 12 soft tacos
  • Lettuce shredded
  • Tomatoes chopped
  • Avocadoes chopped
  • Cilantro chopped
  • Sour cream optional
  • Cheese shredded, optional

Instructions

  • Place the chicken breasts in the Instant Pot.
  • Pour over the salsa verde, honey and lime juice.
  • Season with the taco seasoning, paprika, salt and pepper, ensuring even coverage of all chicken with the spices.
  • Place the lid on the Instant Pot and seal. Cook for 7 minutes (10 if cooking from frozen) and allow to natural release.
  • Shred the chicken with two forks, and add hot sauce and additional seasoning, to taste.
  • Serve ½ cup of the chicken on each soft taco, along with a sprinkle of lettuce, tomatoes, avocadoes and cilantro.

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Notes

Weight Watchers Freestyle = 3 Points per serving

Nutrition

Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 753mg | Potassium: 408mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 417IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 2mg