If you’re looking for a quick and easy dinner, these pulled chicken tacos are just what the doctor ordered. In less than 30 minutes they will be ready to eat–and once topped off with your favorite toppings or fillings it’s sure to satisfy any appetite!
Tortillas
Of course, you will need some tortillas for your tacos! I recommend using street taco-sized flour tortillas for this recipe and I am using a carb-smart version of these but you can use any tortilla you prefer.
Chicken
For these tacos, I recommend using boneless, skinless chicken tenderloin or boneless skinless chicken breasts. However, you could also use thighs if you prefer. Just make sure that whichever chicken you use is cooked through before shredding it. Otherwise, your tacos will be dry and bland if you have to cook them further after.
Broth/Salsa
You will need some chicken broth or salsa to help moisten the chicken as it cooks in the pressure cooker. This will also add some flavor to the tacos. If you want a little bit of heat, you can use salsa with diced jalapeños or hot sauce in it. Otherwise, just use your favorite salsa or even tomato sauce.
Black Bean Sauce
I am making a black bean sauce for these pulled chicken tacos using blended/pureed black beans, hot sauce, and some seasonings. This is a great sauce to add to these tacos but if you aren’t a fan of black beans you can use another store-bought or homemade taco sauce.
Toppings
I am making a cooked topping mixture of corn, bell pepper, jalapeno, and cilantro for these tacos that is delicious and goes great with the black bean sauce. I am also topping it all off with some shredded Mexican Cheese and guacamole.
Pulled Chicken Tacos
Servings
5
Prep Time
10 Minutes
Calories
440
Cook Time
20 Minutes
Total Time 30 Minutes
*Please note that the nutritional information provided is an estimate only and may vary depending on the ingredients used. Calories listed are per serving.*
Ingredients
Chicken Mix
- 10 Street Taco Sized Tortillas (tortillas of choice)
- 2 LBS – Chicken Breast or Tenderloin
- 1 Cup – Chicken Broth
- 1/2 Cup – Salsa
Topping Mix
- 1 15oz Can – Corn
- 1 – Bell Pepper
- 1 – Jalapeno
- 1/2 – White Onion
- Olive Oil
- Cilantro to Taste
- Salt to Taste
- Tajin Seasoning to Taste
Black Bean Sauce
- 1 15oz Can – Black Beans
- 1/2 TSP – Garlic Powder
- 1/2 TSP – Cumin
- 1/2 TSP – Chili Powder
- Hot Sauce (optional)
- Salt to Taste
- Guacamole
- Fat-Free Shredded Mexican Cheese
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Directions
Step 1
Place the chicken breast, broth, and salsa in the pressure cooker and pressure cook on high for 8-10 minutes with a quick release. Once the chicken is done, shred it with forks, a spatula, or a mixer. Let the chicken sit in the liquid mixture and drain the liquid when ready to serve.
Step 2
While the chicken cooks, dice the bell pepper, onion, jalapeno, and cilantro. Add the veggies to a skillet heated to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Season with salt, and tajin. Cook 5-8 minutes or until tender to your liking.
Step 3
Next we are making the sauce. Add the black beans to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Add the black beans to a saucepan with salt, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, and hot sauce. Stir and heat on low for 5 minutes.
Step 4
Build your tacos. Lay out your tortilla and add guacamole, chicken, corn mixture, black bean sauce, and top it off with some shredded Mexican Cheese.
Step 5
Serve and Enjoy!
Notes
- Use a plastic or silicone spatula to pull the chicken. It will save you from scratching the surface in your pressure cooker.
- Meal prep by cooking the chicken and storing it in the fridge to make quick and easy meals during the week.
FAQ
Can You Shred Raw Chicken?
No, you should not shred raw chicken. Not only is it unsafe to eat, but it will also be very difficult to shred. That’s because raw chicken is tough and chewy, making it nearly impossible to shred with a fork or chop into small pieces. So make sure your chicken is cooked through before attempting to shred it! If your chicken is raw when attempted to shred it and you have to cook it further it is very likely going to dry out.
What's The Easiest Way To Shred Chicken?
In our opinion, the easiest way to shred chicken is with a fork. Simply remove the cooked chicken from the heat and use a fork to pull it apart into small pieces. If you find that your chicken is too tough to shred, you can also chop it into small pieces with a knife. However, this will result in less uniform tacos.
Pulled Chicken Tacos
Ingredients
- 10 Street Taco Sized Flour Tortillas I used a carb smart version
- 2 lb Chicken Breast or Tenderloin
- ½ cup Salsa I used Kirkland salsa
- 1 Cup Chicken Broth
- 1 TSP Olive Oil
- 1 15 Oz Can Whole Kernel Corn
- 1 Bell Pepper I used green
- 1/2 White Onion
- 1 Jalapeno
- Cilantro to Taste
- Salt to Taste
- Tajin Seasoning to Taste
- 1 15 Oz Can Black Beans
- 1/2 TSP Garlic
- 1/2 TSP Cumin
- 1/2 TSP Chili Powder
- Hot Sauce to Taste
- Guacamole I used about a tablespoon per taco
- 1/2 Cup Fat-Free Mexican Cheese
Instructions
- Place the chicken breast, broth, and salsa in the pressure cooker and pressure cook on high for 8-10 minutes with a quick release. Once the chicken is done, shred it with forks, a spatula, or a mixer. Let the chicken sit in the liquid mixture and drain the liquid when ready to serve.
- While the chicken cooks, dice the bell pepper, onion, jalapeno, and cilantro. Add the veggies to a skillet heated to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Season with salt, and tajin. Cook 5-8 minutes or until tender to your liking.
- Next we are making the sauce. Add the black beans to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Add the black beans to a saucepan with salt, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, and hot sauce. Stir and heat on low for 5 minutes.
- Build your tacos. Lay out your tortilla and add guacamole, chicken, corn mixture, black bean sauce, and top it off with some shredded Mexican Cheese.
- Serve and Enjoy!
Video
Notes
- Use a plastic or silicone spatula to pull the chicken. It will save you from scratching the surface in your pressure cooker.
- Meal prep by cooking the chicken and storing it in the fridge to make quick and easy meals during the week.
Nutrition
Summary
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