5 from 36 votes
Instant Pot Shredded Chicken
Instant Pot Shredded Chicken uses boneless skinless chicken breasts cooked in a seasoned liquid of broth or juice and spices within an electric pressure cooker. The chicken is cooked until tender and then shredded, ideal for quick preparation without hands-on fuss. The combination of Italian seasoning, garlic, paprika, and optional red pepper flakes gives a mildly spiced, savory flavor. The method allows for fresh or frozen chicken, making it convenient and versatile for many dishes.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
285 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3-4 lbs chicken breast fresh or frozen, boneless and skinless
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth water or pineapple juice
- 1 tablespoon butter optional, unsalted
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
Instructions
- If using frozen chicken, before you add the chicken to the Instant Pot make sure its not stuck together.
- Add chicken breasts to the Instant Pot. It is okay if the breasts overlap.
- Add the liquid of choice and all the other ingredients. Add the butter on top.
- Place the lid and lock it, make sure to point the valve to sealing.
- Press manual and select 15 minutes for fresh/thawed chicken breasts or 25 minutes, for frozen chicken breasts. It will take the pot about 10 minutes to come to pressure.
- CHECK THE POST FOR TIPS ON COOKING TIME BASED ON CHICKEN BREAST SIZE.
- Once the cooking is done and the Instant Pot beeps, do a 10-15 minute Natural Pressure Release, after that open the valve to release the remaining pressure.
- Check the internal temperature of the chicken, it should be at least 165 degrees F.
- You can chop it and serve it as it is, or transfer the chicken to a large bowl and shred it. Use the cooking liquid to add it to the shredded chicken to make it moist and flavorful.
- Store the chicken in an airtight container, add the cooking liquid to it to keep it moist.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
285kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
48g
(96%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
150mg
(50%)
Sodium
674mg
(28%)
Potassium
905mg
(19%)
Fiber
0g
(0%)
Sugar
0g
(0%)
Vitamin A
315IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
7.5mg
(8%)
Calcium
22mg
(2%)
Iron
1.1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 285
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 285kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 48g | 96% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 150mg | 50% |
| Sodium | 674mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 905mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 315IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 7.5mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.