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Instant Pot Shredded Chicken
Using the instant pot for pulled chicken is a quick and easy meal prep method and is convenient for making tacos, sandwiches, casseroles, and soups. You'll love this simple 4-ingredient IP shredded chicken recipe.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 183 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Kansas City Rub or other All Purpose Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup chicken broth from rotisserie chicken or canned low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
Instructions
FOR INSTANT POT SHREDDED CHICKEN:
- Liberally coat the chicken breasts with dry rub and salt.
- Transfer the chicken and any extra seasoning to the instant pot and add the chicken broth. Set to cook at high pressure for 10 minutes.
- Let the pressure reduce naturally for 10 minutes, then you can use the speed release.
- Transfer the chicken to a large bowl and reserve the juices in the Instant Pot.
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SHREDDING CHICKEN BY HAND:
- When the chicken is cool enough to handle, use two forks or shredder claws to pull the chicken apart into long shreds. Add reserved juices, about ¼ cup at a time and toss well to coat to keep the chicken moist.
SHREDDING CHICKEN WITH A STAND MIXER:
- Cut the breasts into chunks and transfer them to the bowl of your stand mixer. Use the paddle attachment on low speed to break down the chicken. Add reserved cooking liquid a little at a time, about two tablespoons, until the chicken is shredded and moist but not soaking wet.
STORAGE:
- You can use shredded chicken for any recipe. To store it, refrigerate in a tightly sealed container for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Note: You can freeze shredded chicken for 2-3 months when well-wrapped in plastic and freezer paper.
Nutrition Information
Calories
183kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
97mg
(32%)
Sodium
575mg
(24%)
Potassium
602mg
(17%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
0.1g
(0%)
Vitamin A
80IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
23mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 183
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 183kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 575mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 602mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 80IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.