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How to Make Shredded Chicken

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.

Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 183 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

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)

Instructions

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  1. Place chicken breasts in the bottom of an Instant Pot/Pressure cooker.
  2. Add chicken broth to Instant Pot and top chicken with seasonings and butter.
  3. Seal and cook on high pressure for 20 minutes (30 minutes if cooking from frozen) then quick release.
  4. Remove chicken from Instant Pot and shred with forks or meat claws (or any method above).
  5. Return shredded chicken to Instant Pot (optional) and combine with juices until ready to use in recipe.
For Crock Pot/Slow Cooker:
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  1. Place all ingredients in a slow cooker (adding up to an extra cup broth if needed to prevent burning)
  2. 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

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

% 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.