Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Breast
User Reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Come to pressure time
10 mins
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Total Time
27 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
244 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Breast
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Instant Pot shredded chicken breast is tender, juicy, flavorful, and can be made in under 30 minutes! This is the best and easiest way to make shredded chicken.
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Ingredients
- 2-3 pounds chicken (cut in half if you have large pieces)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon seasoning blend (or to taste, see notes below)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- Black pepper to taste
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Instructions
- Spray the bottom of the Instant Pot with cooking oil if desired. Add chicken breast to the instant pot and pour chicken broth over the top.
- Cut butter into smaller pieces and place over the chicken. Sprinkle seasoning blend, salt, and pepper over the top of the chicken.
- Place the lid on the Instant Pot, switch valve to "sealing", and manually pressure cook on high pressure for 12 minutes. Natural release for 5-10 minutes and then quick release.
Shredding Option 1:
- Remove the chicken from the Instant Pot an place on a cutting board or plate. Do not discard juices.
- Shred chicken using 2 forks until well shredded. Place chicken back in the Instant Pot and stir with the juices until ready to serve. Remove the chicken with tongs and shake off excess liquid if needed.
Shredding Option 2:
- Using a hand bender on low speed, mix the chicken until chicken breaks down into smaller shreds. The longer you mix it, the finer the shreds will be.
- Remove the chicken with tongs and shake off excess liquid if needed.
Notes
- Remember to always check for doneness. Chicken is fully cooked at 165 degrees F. Use a digital read meat thermometer on the thickest part of the meat to check internal temperature.
- Let the Instant Pot natural release for 10 minutes before flipping the valve. This will give the chicken time to tenderize after cooking.
- Don't throw away excess juices. If you end up with a lot of extra juices after cooking, store any leftover chicken in the juices or add as more flavoring to soups.
- Add more time if using frozen chicken. At least 10 minutes depending on the thickness of your chicken breasts.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
244kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
80mg
(27%)
Sodium
465mg
(19%)
Potassium
152mg
(4%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
0.2g
(0%)
Vitamin A
411IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
19mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 244 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 244kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 465mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 152mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 411IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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