I don’t know about you, but I am all for easy recipes when the weather starts getting nicer and Winter is in the rearview mirror. I thrive on sunshine and time outdoors. So how can I spend less time in the kitchen and more time outside? By preparing this instant pot chicken taquitos with salsa. Fast & full of flavor, this recipe will leave you will a full belly and more time outdoors.

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There are so many people turning more and more to their instant pot for easy meals. I never really realized the number of instant pot recipes you could find. So I hope that you find this recipe as easy(and tasty) as we do.

Cooking And Prep Time For The Instant Pot Chicken Taquitos

Here are some basics you need to know about the instant pot chicken taquitos so you can plan your kitchen time.

• Servings Per Recipe: 6-8 servings per batch.
• Prep time: About 15 minutes.
• Total Cook Time: Approximately 43 minutes for the instant pot preparation, 20 minutes baking time in the oven.

What Ingredients Do I Need To Make The Chicken Taquitos?

Here are all the ingredients you need to make this delicious recipe.

• 2 Tbsp. Tajín Clásico Seasoning
• 1 (4-pound) whole roasting chicken
• 2 Limes, halved
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 1 cup salsa 
• 1 Mexican seasoning bouillon
• 1 8oz package of cream cheese 
• 2 cups Monterey jack cheese, shredded
• ½ cup diced red onion
• 2 tbsp. green onions, chopped
• 1 cup salsa ( medium )
• 15 ( 6 inch ) tortillas 
• Garnish with Spicy Chili Lime seasoning 

What Tools Do I Need To Make This Recipe?

There are only a few tools you need to make this chicken taquitos recipe.

• Your favorite 6 or 8-qt Instant Pot®
• Metal trivet for your Instant Pot®
• Cutting board and knife
• Large sized bowl for mixing the filling
• Medium size spatula for mixing

Directions To Make The Instant Pot Chicken Taquitos

I admit, I have never been a whiz in the kitchen. So when I discovered the amazingness of the instant pot, I was completely hooked on this recipe. And my husband, who loves Mexican food, loves it too!

1. You need to remove the giblets and excess fat from the chicken cavity, rinse a little bit, then thoroughly clean it with some paper towels.
2. Chop up your onions and set to the side.
3. Season outside of chicken and the chicken cavity with the Tajín Clásico seasoning, and then stuff the cavity with the cut up limes.
4. Set your instant pot to the high sauté setting.
5. Next, add the canola oil and chicken to your instant pot, breast side down, and cook until evenly golden brown, about 4-5 minutes.
6. Flip the chicken and cook for an additional 4 minutes, remove from the pot and set aside.

After you complete these steps, take a moment or two to relax, and maybe enjoy a tropical beverage. Okay, onto the rest of the recipe directions.

1. Place your metal trivet into the pot, adding your chicken broth, salsa, and chicken on top.
2. Select manual setting to high, and set for 28 minutes.
3.  When finished cooking, naturally release pressure for 25 minutes, Let rest until cool. Maybe enjoy a rum drink while you do some clean-up in the kitchen. Or maybe browse the internet for more instant pot chicken recipes.
4. Remove the chicken, skin it, remove it from the bone, then shred it and add it it your bowl.
5. Add your softened cream cheese(or used the whipped cream cheese in the container), Monterey jack cheese, onions, salsa, and 1 tbsp. Tajín Clásico Seasoning.
6. Mix to combine.
7. Spoon 3 tbsp. of the chicken mixture onto the tortilla and roll it up.
8. Place the taquitos seam side down on a parchment covered baking pan, and spray the taquitos with non-stick baking spray. 
9. Sprinkle with spicy chili lime seasoning.
10. Bake for about 15-20 minutes in a 350 degree oven.
11. Serve with salsa and sour cream on the side.

Additional Information About The Chicken Taquitos Recipe:

The great part of this recipe is that you can make some now, and freeze some for another day. A great way to save time when you would rather be outside instead of in the kitchen. Here is what you need to know:

NOTE: Taquitos can be frozen up to 30 days. Place in a sealable freezer bag laying flat. 

Cook from frozen: Bake for 25 min at 375 degrees. No need to defrost.

Printable Recipe Card

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