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Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Recipe
Instant Pot Shredded Chicken is super tender, juicy, and so easy to make with only a few simple ingredients! Use this pressure cooker pulled chicken recipe when meal prepping your favorite dishes for lunch or dinner.
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 136 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Salad , Appetizer , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 lb. chicken breasts
- 1 cup regular sodium broth chicken or vegetable
- 1 tsp. seasoning mix optional*
- ½ -1 tsp. salt to taste
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
Instructions
- Pour broth or water into the bottom of a 6-quart Instant Pot.
- Place chicken into the Instant Pot.
- Sprinkle seasoning mix, salt and pepper on top of the chicken.
- Cook chicken on high pressure for 10 minutes if chicken breasts are large (between 7-8 ounces) or 8 minutes if chicken breasts are medium-sized (between 4-6 ounces.)
- Allow a 10-minute natural pressure release.
- Do not open the Instant Pot for 10 minutes after the timer goes off.
- Open the pressure release valve and let any excess steam out.
- Shred the chicken and let it sit in the liquid for 5-10 minutes before serving.
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Notes
- Low sodium broth or water can be used instead of the regular sodium broth.
- Italian seasoning, taco seasoning, blackened seasoning, and poultry seasoning all work great in this recipe.
- Adjust the amount of salt you use depending on how much sodium the seasoning mix and broth contains.
- How to prep ahead of time: You can prep the entire meal a day or two early.
- How to store: Shredded chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- How to freeze: This recipe freezes exceptionally well if you shred the chicken first and then place it in a freezer-safe container or Ziplock bag. It will freeze well for up to 4-6 months.
- How to reheat: You can warm up the chicken in the microwave or a saucepan on the stove.
Nutrition Information
Calories
136kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
586mg
(24%)
Potassium
482mg
(14%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
55IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
29mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 136
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 136kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 586mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 482mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 55IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.