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bowl of shredded chicken garnished with fresh chopped parsley, greens and serving spoons in the background

INSTANT POT SHREDDED CHICKEN

Perfect Shredded Chicken has never been easier in the Instant Pot and cooks up in just 15 minutes! It's great for adding to salads, soups, sandwiches, wraps, bowls and all your favourite chicken recipes!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 8 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth*
  • Salt and Pepper* to taste

Instructions

  • Pour the broth into the bottom of the Instant Pot with the metal trivet.
    metal trivet in the instant pot with chicken broth
  • Add the chicken breasts on top in an even layer.
    6 raw chicken breasts on the metal trivet in the instant pot
  • Generously season both sides with salt and pepper (or the seasonings of your choice).
    6 raw chicken breasts seasoned with salt and pepper on a metal trivet in an instant pot
  • Put the lid on and turn the valve on the pressure cooker lid to "seal." Press manual pressure and set the timer to 10 minutes high pressure. When it beeps, allow it to naturally release (don't touch it) for 5 minutes, followed by a quick release (turn the valve to the "venting" position) to release any remaining pressure.
    cooked whole chicken breasts, seasoned with salt and pepper, in chicken broth in the instant pot
  • Remove the metal trivet.
    hand with two forks shredding chicken in an instant pot
  • Shred the chicken, directly in the broth, using 2 forks.
    cooked shredded chicken pieces in the instant pot
  • Use tongs to transfer the shredded chicken to a plate or airtight container and use as desired, saving the liquid at the bottom of the pot for sipping or adding to soups and stews.
    shredded chicken in a large pot

Notes

You can use water instead of broth, if you prefer.
You can use whatever seasoning mix or spice blend you want instead of just salt and pepper, if you prefer.
The chicken should read an internal temperature of 165°F before shredding.
This shredded chicken will be good in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Or, in the freezer (in portion sizes suitable to you), for up to 4 months.
If using frozen chicken, add 2 minutes to the pressure cooking time for a total of 12 minutes instead of 10.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 131kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.1g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 241mg | Potassium: 425mg | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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