Fritos Walking Taco is a twist on the traditional taco. If you’re a fan of spicy and savory flavors, you’re going to love it. Instead of the usual seasoned ground beef, we’re using tender and juicy chicken cooked to perfection in an Instant Pot, along with a delicious adobo sauce that packs a punch.
The combination of the crunchy Fritos corn chips, tender chicken, and flavorful toppings is sure to satisfy your taste buds and leave you feeling satisfied. Plus, making this dish in the Instant Pot means you can have it ready in a fraction of the time it would take to cook the chicken on the stove. So get ready to enjoy a delicious and easy-to-make meal that’s perfect for any occasion!
What is a walking taco?
A walking taco is so fun to make. Typically, they are made with individual-sized bags of chips, such as Fritos or Doritos. You add taco meat and all of the toppings to the individual bags of chips. No plate is required for this fun, kid-friendly meal.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 package taco seasoning mix
- 3 chipotles from 1 small can of chipotles in adobo, chopped
- 1 can of diced tomatoes
- 3 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- Individual sized bags of Fritos
- Shredded Lettuce
- Shredded Mexican Cheese
- Salsa
- Diced Avocados
- Sour Cream
Instructions
- Add water, taco seasoning, chopped chipotles in adobo, and diced tomatoes to the Instant Pot; stir to combine.
- Add chicken breasts and black beans. Cover and lock the lid in place. Cook on High Pressure for 5 minutes. When the timer is done, do a quick-release and allow all of the steam to escape.
- Open the lid and remove the chicken from the instant pot and shred.
- Add shredded chicken back to the Instant Pot and stir to combine.
To serve: open a bag of Fritos. Top the chips with a scoop of the chicken and chipotle sauce and serve with your favorite toppings. We love adding shredded lettuce, cheese, fresh salsa, avocados, and sour cream.
Note: you can switch it up and use any kind of individual sized chips. Doritos work well with this recipe too.
How To Make In The Crockpot
This recipe can easily be made in the crockpot if you don’t have an instant pot or would like the chicken to simmer all day. Simply add all the ingredients to the slow cooker and cook on low for 4 hours or high for 6-8 hours.
More Instant Pot recipes
Fritos Walking Taco
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 package taco seasoning
- 3 chipotles from 1 small can of chipotles in adobo, chopped
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 3 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
- 6 bags individual sized Fritos
- shredded lettuce
- shredded Mexican cheese
- salsa
- diced avocados
- sour cream
Instructions
- Cook the chicken. Add the water, taco seasoning, chopped chipotles in adobo, and diced tomatoes to the Instant Pot; stir to combine. Add chicken breasts and black beans. Cover and lock the lid in place. Cook on High Pressure for 5 minutes. When the timer is done, do a quick release and allow all of the steam to escape.
- Shred the chicken. Open the lid and remove the chicken from the instant pot and shred. Add shredded chicken back to the Instant Pot and stir to combine.
- Serve. To serve open a bag of Fritos. Top the chips with a scoop of the chicken and chipotle sauce and serve with your favorite toppings such as shredded lettuce, cheese, fresh salsa, avocados, and sour cream.
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