Instant Pot Shredded Chicken
servings
Instant Pot Shredded Chicken is a quick way to prepare chicken in under 30 minutes for different recipes. This easy method takes the hassle out of cooking chicken while keeping it flavorful and moist.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the Instant Pot. Pour in chicken broth and sprinkle with seasonings.
- Close the lid and set the valve to Sealing. Select Manual (Pressure Cook) on HIGH: 10 minutes for fresh chicken or 20 minutes for frozen chicken .
- Allow a 5-minute natural release, then carefully quick release the remaining pressure.
- Remove the chicken and shred using two forks or a hand mixer. If desired, mix the shredded chicken back into the broth for extra moisture.
Notes
This recipe makes 6-8 servings depending how much you use in each recipe, but nutritional value has been calculated for 6 servings.
Nutrition
Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.3g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 709mg | Potassium: 569mg | Fiber: 0.04g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 47IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg