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Instant Pot Shredded Chicken 2 Ways

Use this easy Instant Pot recipe to make spicy or plain shredded chicken.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 167 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For spicy chicken:
  • 180 ml 0.75 cup chicken broth
  • 3 large chicken breasts about 500g/1.1 lbs
  • 235 ml 1 cup tomato salsa
  • 1 tbsp seasoning of choice
  • Red pepper flakes to taste
For plain chicken:
  • 180 ml 0.75 cup chicken broth
  • 3 large chicken breasts about 500g/1.1 lbs
  • 235 ml 1 cup tomato salsa

Instructions

For spicy chicken:
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  1. Add broth to Instant Pot insert.
  2. Add chicken breast in the stock.
  3. Mix together, salsa, seasoning, coriander, lime zest (and red pepper flakes if using).
  4. Top chicken breast with mix.
  5. Close pot, set valve to sealing, select the manual or pressure cook button (dependent upon IP model), select high pressure and set the timer to 8 mins (thin breast) or 10 mins (thick breast).
  6. Do a NPR and take out chicken and shred.
  7. Sauté the remaining liquid till it reduces in about half, switch off heat and add the shredded chicken back in.
For plain chicken:
  1. Add broth to Instant Pot insert.
  2. Add chicken breast in the broth.
  3. Top chicken breast with salsa.
  4. Close pot, set valve to sealing, select the manual or pressure cook button (dependent upon IP model), select high pressure and set the timer to 8 mins (thin breast) or 10 mins (thick breast).
  5. Do a NPR and take out chicken and shred.
  6. Sauté the remaining liquid till it reduces in about half, switch off heat and add the shredded chicken back in.

Notes

  • Cook time does not include time to come up to pressure or for pressure to release. 
  • Cook time does not include time to come up to pressure or for pressure to release.
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  • Tips
  • This serves 6 if you are serving it with other food (tacos, salsa, avocado, etc). If you want it to be the main component of your meal, it will serve 3-4.
  • To freeze, simply place it in freezer-safe bags or containers until needed.
  • The total cook time does not include the time it takes for the Instant Pot to get to pressure and the time for the natural pressure release.
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  • Weight Watchers Points
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  • For both spicy and the plain version, there are:
  • For both spicy and the plain version, there are:
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  • Serving Suggestions
  • Potatoes (
  • Easy Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes
  • or
  • Easy Instant Pot Baked Potatoes
  • )
  • Instant Pot Mac and Cheese
  • Instant Pot Rice – 4 Ways
  • (white rice, brown rice, Jollof rice and Mexican rice)
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  • This serves 6 if you are serving it with other food (tacos, salsa, avocado, etc). If you want it to be the main component of your meal, it will serve 3-4.
  • To freeze, simply place it in freezer-safe bags or containers until needed.
  • The total cook time does not include the time it takes for the Instant Pot to get to pressure and the time for the natural pressure release.
  • 0 Blue Plan Smartpoints per serving
  • Potatoes (Easy Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes or Easy Instant Pot Baked Potatoes)
  • Instant Pot Mac and Cheese
  • Instant Pot Rice – 4 Ways (white rice, brown rice, Jollof rice and Mexican rice)

Nutrition Information

Calories 167kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 54mg (18%) Sodium 155mg (6%) Potassium 324mg (9%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 160IU (3%) Vitamin C 3.9mg (4%) Calcium 61mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 167

% Daily Value*

Calories 167kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 54mg 18%
Sodium 155mg 6%
Potassium 324mg 7%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 160IU 3%
Vitamin C 3.9mg 4%
Calcium 61mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.