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Instant Pot Chicken and Black Bean Taquitos Made Easy

Instant Pot Chicken and Black Bean Taquitos Made Easy

Tender salsa-seasoned chicken, black beans, cream cheese, and shredded cheese are rolled in tortillas and baked until crisp. This easy dinner makes approximately 12 taquitos and serves 4–6 people.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

Instant Pot Filling
  • 1 1/2 pounds Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup Low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup Chunky salsa
  • 1 tablespoon Chili powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Smoked paprika
Filling Finish
  • 1 15-ounce can Black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 4 ounces Softened cream cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups Shredded Mexican-blend cheese or Monterey Jack/cheddar
Assembly
  • 12 tortillas Small flour tortillas or small-to-medium corn tortillas
  • 1-2 tablespoons Neutral oil or cooking spray

Method
 

Step-by-Step
  1. Pour the chicken broth into the Instant Pot. Add the chicken breasts, chunky salsa, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, kosher salt, and smoked paprika if using.
  2. Secure the lid and cook on High Pressure for 10 minutes. For especially thick chicken breasts, use 12–15 minutes, and always confirm the thickest piece reaches 165°F internally.
  3. Allow a natural pressure release for 5 minutes, then carefully release the remaining pressure. Remove the chicken, shred it with two forks, and return it to the pot with the cooking liquid.
  4. Stir in the drained black beans, softened cream cheese, and 1 cup of the shredded cheese. Mix until the filling is creamy and evenly combined; if it is very wet, use a slotted spoon when filling the tortillas.
  5. Warm the tortillas briefly so they bend without cracking. Add approximately 1/3 cup of filling along the lower third of each tortilla, then roll each one tightly.
  6. Arrange the rolled taquitos seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Lightly brush or spray the outside with oil and sprinkle with the remaining cheese if desired.
  7. Bake at 425°F for 15–20 minutes, turning once if needed, until crisp and lightly browned. Serve hot with sour cream, guacamole, salsa, shredded lettuce, cilantro, and lime wedges.

Notes

Warm corn tortillas under a damp paper towel for 20–30 seconds in the microwave to help prevent splitting. Do not overfill, and keep the taquitos seam-side down during baking. For air frying, cook at 400°F for approximately 8–10 minutes in batches.