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shredded chicken tostadas - make in pressure cooker or slow cooker
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Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Tostadas

Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Tostadas are a quick and flavorful meal, perfect for busy weeknights. The chicken cooks in minutes, infused with taco seasoning and diced tomatoes, making it tender and juicy. Simply shred the chicken, pile it onto crispy tostada shells, and add your favorite toppings for a delicious, customizable dish the whole family will love.
Course chicken, Main Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword shredded chicken
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Natural Pressure Release 10 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 331kcal
Author Laura

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ lbs bonless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 oz pkg taco seasoning
  • 10 oz can diced tomatoes with green chiles undrained (like Ro*tel)
  • 16 tostada shells **see notes on how to make your own if desired
  • toppings such as shredded lettuce, shredded cheese, diced tomato, diced avocado, sour cream, guacamole, salsa, etc.

Instructions

  • Add 1/2 cup water to the insert of the pressure cooker. Add in the chicken and sprinkle with the taco seasoning. Then pour the diced tomaotes over the seasoned chicken.
  • Secure the lid on the Instant Pot. Cook on high pressure for 8 minutes. The allow for a naturrual pressure relase for 10 minutes floolowed with a quick release to remove any remaining pressure. Chicken should be an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
  • Remove the chicken and shred. Return to the pot and stir to absorb juices. Serve chicken on tostada shells and top with desired toppings. Serves 8.

Notes

How to make tostada shells -
  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Lightly brush both sides of corn tortillas with olive oil and place on a baking sheet. Lightly sprinkle the top side with salt if desired. Baked at 400 degrees for  4-5 minutes per side, until crispy.
 
Slow Cooker Instructions -
  1. Add chicken to slow cooker. Sprinkle with taco seasoning. Top with diced tomatoes and green chiles. 
  2. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. 
  3. Proceed with step 3 above.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 331kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 671mg | Potassium: 669mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 416IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 2mg