How to Make Shredded Chicken
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Prep Time
2 mins
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Cook Time
2 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
183 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
How to Make Shredded Chicken
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Shredded chicken is a common ingredient in so many recipes, yet it is often made the wrong way. Here's how to make it perfect every time.
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Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (or water)
- 2 tablespoons Montreal chicken seasoning (or your favorite seasonings, to taste)
- 4 tablespoons butter (optional)
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Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the bottom of an Instant Pot/Pressure cooker.
- Add chicken broth to Instant Pot and top chicken with seasonings and butter.
- Seal and cook on high pressure for 20 minutes (30 minutes if cooking from frozen) then quick release.
- Remove chicken from Instant Pot and shred with forks or meat claws (or any method above).
- Return shredded chicken to Instant Pot (optional) and combine with juices until ready to use in recipe.
For Crock Pot/Slow Cooker:
- Place all ingredients in a slow cooker (adding up to an extra cup broth if needed to prevent burning)
- Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours. You want the chicken to reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Let rest for 5-10 minutes before shredding.
Notes
- Freezing shredded chicken:
- You can cook up the shredded chicken ahead of time and freeze it until you are ready to use it! You can thaw it in the fridge overnight and then add it directly to your recipe. The chicken will stay great in the freezer in a Ziploc or airtight container for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
183kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
87mg
(29%)
Sodium
235mg
(10%)
Potassium
437mg
(12%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
235IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
17mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 183 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 183kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 235mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 437mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 235IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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