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Instant Pot Shredded Chicken
How to make flavorful shredded chicken in the Instant Pot! You only need five ingredients and it cooks in just 10 minutes.
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
12 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
221 kcal
Course:
Lunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1–2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 cup water or broth
- 1 teaspoon salt sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar optional
Instructions
- Place boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the Instant Pot with water (or broth), sea salt and pepper, to taste and apple cider vinegar, if using.
- Put the lid on, turn to seal, cook for 10-12 minutes, depending on the size of your chicken breasts. Once done cooking, quick release the pressure.
- Remove the chicken and shred with two forks or place chicken breasts into a large bowl and use a hand mixer to shred the chicken.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
8oz of shredded chicken
Calories
221kcal
(11%)
Protein
44g
(88%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Cholesterol
110mg
(37%)
Sodium
1052mg
(44%)
Potassium
433mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 221
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 8oz of shredded chicken | |
| Calories | 221kcal | 11% |
| Protein | 44g | 88% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 110mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 1052mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 433mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.