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Instant Pot Ranchero Chicken Recipe

Juicy chicken full of flavor!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Servings - 4 servings

Ingredients 

  • 1 lb. boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 lb. boneless chicken thighs
  • 15 oz diced tomatoes
  • 6 oz tomato paste
  • 1 packet taco seasoning or 2 Tbsp homemade taco seasoning
  • 1/2 cup hot water
  • Salt and pepper
  • Side ideas: rice and beans or salad and veggies (for low carb)

Instructions

  • Whisk together the diced tomatoes with their juices and the tomato paste in the electric pressure cooker insert. Stir in the taco seasoning.
  • Add the chicken breast, thighs, and the hot water to the sauce in the electric pressure cooker insert. Spoon the sauce over the top.
  • Steam valve: Sealing.
  • Cook on: Manual/High for 15 minutes.
  • Release: Natural or Quick.
  • Once cooked, pull apart the chicken with 2 forks.
  • Cook rice, as directed.
  • Prepare veggies.
  • Serve Instant Pot Ranchero Chicken over rice with side of veggies.