Ingredients:

  • 1.5 kg (approximately 3.3 pounds) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into large chunks
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped (approx. 1 cup chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped (approx. 1 cup chopped)
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped (approx. 1 cup chopped)
  • 1 (400g / 14oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 cup (240 ml) chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) chili powder
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) cumin
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) onion powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Taco shells
  • Shredded lettuce
  • Salsa
  • Sour cream
  • Shredded cheese
  • Cooked rice
  • Black beans
  • Corn
  • Avocado
  • Cilantro
  • Pasta (penne, fettuccine)
  • Alfredo sauce
  • Parmesan cheese
  • Broccoli florets
  • Burger buns
  • BBQ sauce
  • Coleslaw
  • Lettuce cups
  • Mayonnaise
  • Celery
  • Red onion
  • Grapes
  • Pecans (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Turn Instant Pot to sauté function. Add olive oil. Sauté onion, garlic, and bell peppers until softened (about 5 minutes).
  2. Add diced tomatoes, chicken broth, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the pot. Stir to combine.
  3. Place the chicken pieces on top of the tomato mixture. Do not stir.
  4. Secure the lid and set the Instant Pot to manual/pressure cook for 10 minutes.
  5. Allow for a natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then manually release any remaining pressure.
  6. Carefully remove the chicken from the Instant Pot and shred with two forks.
  7. Return the shredded chicken to the Instant Pot to absorb the sauce.
  8. Warm taco shells. Fill with shredded chicken, lettuce, salsa, sour cream, and cheese for Chicken Tacos.
  9. Combine cooked rice, black beans, corn, avocado, shredded chicken, and cilantro in a bowl for Chicken & Black Bean Burrito Bowls.
  10. Cook pasta according to package directions. Toss with Alfredo sauce, shredded chicken, and broccoli. Top with Parmesan cheese for Chicken Alfredo Pasta.
  11. Toss shredded chicken with BBQ sauce. Serve on burger buns with coleslaw for BBQ Chicken Sandwiches.
  12. Combine shredded chicken with mayonnaise, celery, red onion, grapes, and pecans (optional). Serve in lettuce cups for Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps.