Instant Pot Shredded Chicken

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    4 cups shredded chicken

  • Calories

    268 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Instant Pot Shredded Chicken

Create the most juicy and flavorful Instant Pot Shredded Chicken with this quick and easy 3 ingredient recipe! Use the shredded chicken to make tacos, chicken pot pie, salads, sandwiches or enchiladas!

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Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds skinless chicken breasts boneless or bone-in, fresh or frozen
  • 2 tablespoons chicken seasoning
  • 1 cup chicken broth
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Instructions

  1. Add skinless chicken breasts to an Instant Pot.
  2. Sprinkle the chicken seasoning over the chicken, then pour the broth into the Instant Pot.
  3. Place the lid on the Instant Pot and set the pressure valve to “sealing”.
  4. For bone-in chicken breasts, frozen chicken breasts or chicken thighs, set the timer on the Instant Pot to HIGH pressure for 12 minutes. For fresh (not frozen) boneless chicken breasts, set the timer to 10 minutes.
  5. Once the timer beeps, allow the Instant Pot to pressure down for 10 minutes, then move the pressure valve from “sealing” to “venting” to release any remaining pressure.
  6. Once all of the pressure has been released, remove the lid from the Instant Pot.
  7. Use two forks or tongs to remove the chicken from the Instant Pot and place it on a large cutting board.
  8. Use two forks or meat claws to shred the chicken. You can also wait until the chicken cools enough to touch and shred the chicken with your hands.
  9. You can either use the chicken immediately, or toss it back in the broth in the Instant Pot to keep it warm and juicy, until ready to serve.

Notes

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  • The nutritional information provided is for 1 cup of shredded boneless, skinless chicken breasts.
  • After removing the chicken from the cooking liquid in the Instant Pot, don’t just throw that broth down the drain! Use it to make soups, sauces or chicken stroganoff. You can store it in the refrigerator in a sealed container for up to one week to use in other recipes.
  • Instead of the chicken seasoning, you can use other seasonings in this recipe. Use taco seasoning to make Mexican shredded chicken for tacos or enchiladas, or Italian seasoning to make Italian shredded chicken for pasta dishes or salads.
  • One pound of chicken will give you approximately 2 cups of shredded chicken. Chicken breasts vary in size greatly, so when determining how much shredded chicken you’ll need for a recipe, I recommend going by weight NOT the number of breasts or thighs.
  • This recipe can be made with 1 pound of chicken, up to 6 pounds of chicken, using a 6 quart Instant Pot. If making the recipe with 1 pound of chicken, cut the seasoning and broth in half, but always make sure the bottom of the Instant Pot is covered in liquid, or you risk getting the “burn” signal. If doubling or tripling this recipe to make 4 or 6 pounds of chicken, you’ll want to double or triple the amount of seasoning and broth.
  • Cooked, shredded chicken will stay good in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can also freeze the shredded chicken in an airtight container for up to 6 months.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 268kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 49g (98%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 145mg (48%) Sodium 479mg (20%) Potassium 900mg (26%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 122mg (2%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 35mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4cups shredded chicken

Amount Per Serving

Calories 268 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 268kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 49g 98%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 145mg 48%
Sodium 479mg 20%
Potassium 900mg 19%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 122mg 2%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 35mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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