Pressure Cooker Chicken Tacos with Chorizo and Saffron Yogurt
Pressure Cooker Chicken Tacos with Chorizo and Saffron Yogurt balance juicy shredded chicken and smoky, spicy chorizo with a cool, aromatic saffron-Greek yogurt sauce. Each bite layers heat, tang, and a hint of floral richness, tucked into warm tortillas with a squeeze of lime. Serve for a weeknight dinner or casual gatherings when bold, crowd-pleasing flavors are in order.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pressure Cooker Chicken Tacos with Chorizo and Saffron Yogurt, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 1 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 12
- Heart Health
- 54
- Metabolic
- 24
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine the chicken, chicken broth, onion, and jalapenos in a multi-function pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot). Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure following the manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 20 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build.
- 2
Meanwhile, heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the chorizo in the hot pan until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes.
- 3
Blend the yogurt and saffron in an electric blender or food processor until smooth and the saffron begins to turn the yogurt yellow. Refrigerate until the chicken is finished.
- 4
Lightly oil a pan over medium heat. Fry the tortillas lightly until the bubbles in the flour turn brown, 3 to 4 minutes.
- 5
Release the pressure from the cooker using the natural-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Cut up the chicken breast. Place some on each tortilla with some of the cooked onion and jalapenos. Drizzle with the saffron yogurt sauce. Serve with lime wedges.
- Calories 749.42 kcal High 37%
- Protein 59.08 g Good Source 118%
- Carbohydrate 44.93 g 16%
- Total Fat 37.66 g High 48%
- Saturated Fat 14.47 g High 72%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 277.43 mg High 92%
- Sodium 1643.37 mg High 71%
- Dietary Fiber 2.69 g Low Source 10%
- Total Sugars 6.13 g --
- Added Sugars 1.08 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 276.25 mg Good Source 21%
- Iron 5.97 mg Good Source 33%
- Potassium 386.66 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 44.77 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 11.08 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Pressure Cooker Chicken Tacos with Chorizo and Saffron Yogurt is made with 10 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 40 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth, Diced Jalapeño Peppers, and Flour Tortilla. Each serving provides about 749.42 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pressure Cooker Chicken Tacos with Chorizo and Saffron Yogurt made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth, Diced Jalapeño Peppers, Flour Tortilla, Lime. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pressure Cooker Chicken Tacos with Chorizo and Saffron Yogurt?
- About 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 749.42 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pressure Cooker Chicken Tacos with Chorizo and Saffron Yogurt easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Pressure Cooker Chicken Tacos with Chorizo and Saffron Yogurt healthy?
- Pressure Cooker Chicken Tacos with Chorizo and Saffron Yogurt has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 749.42 calories and 59.08 g of protein, or 118% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1643.37 mg (71% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 14.47 g (72% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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