How to Make Shredded Chicken

Name: How to Make Shredded Chicken
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 cups
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts; salt and pepper; 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts; salt and pepper; 1 cup chicken broth; 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts; salt and pepper; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts; salt and pepper; 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts; salt and pepper; water; 2 bay leaves

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings
6 cups
Calories
73 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

How to Make Shredded Chicken

Heidi Pena

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This is the ultimate dinner time saver! This guide shows you 5 different ways to cook boneless, skinless chicken breasts to make shredded chicken to use in other recipes. How to make baked chicken, grilled chicken, Instant Pot chicken, slow cooker chicken, and poached chicken.

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Ingredients

Servings

Grilled Chicken:

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lbs)
salt and pepper

Instant Pot Chicken:

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lbs)
salt and pepper
1 cup chicken broth

Crock Pot Chicken:

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lbs)
salt and pepper
1/2 cup chicken broth

Baked Chicken:

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lbs)
salt and pepper

Poached Chicken:

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lbs)
salt and pepper
water
2 bay leaves

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Instructions

For Grilled Chicken:

Preheat the grill to medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
Grill for 15-20 minutes, turning halfway through the time, until the chicken has an internal temperature of 165ºF.
Remove from grill and allow to cool before shredding.

For Instant Pot Chicken:

Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Place in the bottom of the Instant Pot.
Pour 1 cup of chicken broth around the chicken and put the lid on.
Lock the lid in place and make sure the vent is closed. Select manual high pressure and set the timer for 10 minutes. When the time is up, do a quick release, then remove the chicken from the pot.
Let it cool slightly before shredding.

For Crock Pot Chicken:

Spray the inside of the slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
Place the chicken in the bottom of the slow cooker in one layer. Pour in 1/2 cup chicken broth around the chicken. Cook on low for 3-4 hours, or until the chicken shreds easily.

For Baked Chicken:

Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Place the chicken in the dish in a single layer. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is no longer pink or it registers 165ºF, about 20-25 minutes.
Cool, then shred the chicken.

For Poached Chicken:

Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Place the chicken in a large pot and add enough water (or chicken broth*) to cover the chicken. Add the 2 bay leaves.
Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat so the water is simmering. Boil until the chicken is cooked through, from 8-16 minutes, depending on the size of the chicken breasts.

Notes

*I usually just use water for ease, but using chicken broth will give you more flavor.
*I usually just use water for ease, but using chicken broth will give you more flavor.
Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should only be used as a general guideline.
Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should only be used as a general guideline.
Nutrition guide is for 1/2 cup of shredded chicken without any added broth. This is a general guideline and will change depending on which method is used.
Nutrition guide is for 1/2 cup of shredded chicken without any added broth. This is a general guideline and will change depending on which method is used.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1/2 cup Calories 73kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 0g (0%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 37mg (12%) Sodium 153mg (6%) Fiber 0g (0%) Sugar 0g (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 73 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1/2 cup
Calories	73kcal	4%
Carbohydrates	0g	0%
Protein	15g	30%
Fat	2g	3%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat	0g	0%
Trans Fat	0g	0%
Cholesterol	37mg	12%
Sodium	153mg	6%
Fiber	0g	0%
Sugar	0g	0%