Instant Pot Shredded Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
2 mins
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Cook Time
22 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
201 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Instant Pot Shredded Chicken
Description
This recipe prepares shredded chicken by placing boneless skinless chicken breasts into an Instant Pot along with chicken broth. The pressure cooker is set to manual high pressure for 12 minutes to cook the chicken through. After cooking, the pressure is allowed to release naturally for 10 minutes before manually releasing any remaining steam. The cooked chicken is then removed and shredded using two forks, combining with some of the leftover broth to keep it moist. This technique produces tender, juicy shredded chicken suitable for multiple recipes.
The approach is straightforward, with the chicken developing flavor from the broth and retaining moisture because it cooks under pressure. Shredded chicken from this method works well in tacos, casseroles, or soups.
The shredded chicken can be enjoyed immediately or stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days for later use.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb chicken breast boneless skinless
- 2 cups chicken broth or chicken bone broth
Instructions
- Place boneless skinless chicken breasts into the Instant Pot and pour chicken broth into the pot with the chicken
- Close the Instant Pot and set the nozzle to sealing
- Set the Insant Pot to manual high pressure for 12 minutes
- Allow the Instant Pot to come to pressure and cook for 12 minutes
- After the Instant Pot beeps all the pressure to relase naturally for 10 minutes (do not touch the nozzle)
- After 10 minutes manually release the pressure by switching the nozzle to releasing
- Remove the chicken from the Instant Pot and shred using two forks
- Pour some of the leftover chicken broth from the IP over the shredded chicken and toss to mix in
- Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 201 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4g | |
| Calories | 201kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 111mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 633mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 651mg | 14% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 53IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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