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Instant Pot Chipotle Chicken (Copycat)

Instant Pot Chipotle Chicken - this copycat chipotle chicken recipe is sure to become a family favorite! Tender and juicy chicken with bold flavors, perfect for making chicken tacos, taco salads, and building burrito bowls.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: chipotle chicken bowls, pressure cooker chicken, taco tuesday recipes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 142kcal
Author: Nikki

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 chipotle pepper (in adobo) finely diced
  • 1 tablespoon Adobo Sauce
  • 1 small yellow onion sliced
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons Homemade Taco Seasoning see recipe below
  • 1 cup water or chicken broth

Instructions

  • Place chipotle pepper, adobo saue, onion, garlic, taco seasoning, and water in the Instant Pot. Stir to combine.
  • Submerge chicken breasts in the liquid. Seal lid and cook on Manual setting (high pressure) for 12 minutes.
  • When cooking cycle is complete, allow pressure to release naturally (about 10 minutes.)
  • Release remaining pressure. Remove chicken breasts and chop or shred to your desired size/texture.
  • Serve immediately or store with reserved liquid in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Notes

Click here for Taco Seasoning recipe

Nutrition

Calories: 142kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 520mg | Potassium: 442mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 39IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg