4.6 from 39 votes
Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Recipe
It's so quick and easy to make shredded chicken in the Instant Pot! Ready to use in 15 minutes, the chicken is perfectly seasoned, flavorful and succulent.
Prep Time
4 mins
Cook Time
4 mins
Total Time
16 mins
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 197 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 3 pounds chicken breasts
- 1 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Combine seasonings in bowl and season both sides of each chicken breast.
- Set the Instant Pot to Saute (you can also do this step stovetop) and brown the chicken breasts on each side for 1-2 minutes. This step is optional but seals in flavor.
- Place trivet inside the Instant Pot and place the chicken on top.
- Pour chicken broth into the pot (directly over the chicken).
- Seal cooker and set to HIGH pressure for 12 minutes.
- When it’s done, release the pressure valve and wait for pressure to release, then let the chicken rest another 5 minutes.
- Shred using two forks.
- Serve and enjoy!
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Notes
- Storage: Store Instant Pot shredded chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days, or freeze for 3 months.
- Store Instant Pot shredded chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days, or freeze for 3 months.
- Browning the chicken first is optional, but it adds extra flavor and texture.
- Chicken was cooked at 8 minutes, but I added 4 minutes to the cooking time to make it easier to shred.
- Let the chicken cool completely before storing.
Nutrition Information
Calories
197kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
109mg
(36%)
Sodium
450mg
(19%)
Potassium
653mg
(19%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
51IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
14mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 197
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 197kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 450mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 653mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 51IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.