Shredded Chicken Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
8 hrs
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Total Time
8 hrs 5 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
213 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Shredded Chicken Recipe
Description
The Shredded Chicken Recipe provides detailed methods for cooking chicken breasts to a tender state suitable for shredding. Using the slow cooker at low heat for several hours yields meat that falls apart easily, while pressure cooking in an Instant Pot reduces cooking time considerably. Both techniques preserve moisture and flavor despite minimal seasoning.
Shredding is facilitated by warming the chicken and using either a stand mixer with a paddle attachment to quickly shred or doing so by hand. This flexibility allows preparation to match available tools and preferences. The resulting shredded chicken can be incorporated into soups, casseroles, tacos, salads, and other dishes requiring cooked shredded poultry.
Freezing portions of shredded chicken in one to two cup servings allows for convenient storage and later use, ensuring the chicken stays fresh for up to four months. Thawing in the refrigerator overnight is recommended before cooking applications, though frozen chicken can be used directly in recipes that will be cooked further.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast boneless, skinless
- 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
Slow Cooker Directions
- Place 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the crock pot.
- Drizzle with 2-3 tablespoons olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook on LOW for 8 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours.
- Take out and shred while warm.
Instant Pot Directions
- Place two pounds of chicken breasts in the Instant Pot with 1⁄2 cup of water and your favorite seasonings.
- Secure the lid and set the Instant Pot to manual for 12 minutes if the chicken is frozen, and 9 minutes if it's thawed.
- Once it’s done cooking, let the Instant Pot self vent for 10 minutes.
- Then, manually release the remaining pressure in the Instant Pot, open the lid, remove the chicken, and shred.
How to Shred Chicken
- MY FAVORITE METHOD: Stand mixer method. Make sure your chicken is still warm and put it into your stand mixer. Put the flat beater, or paddle attachment on and put it on speed 2 for 30-60 seconds.
- The hand method is just using your hands to shred the chicken into pieces. Cool the chicken and wash your hands before beginning.
- The fork method requires two forks. Pull the chicken apart with the forks. This method is a bit faster than the first.
Notes
- Freeze shredded chicken in 1-2 cup portions for up to 4 months for easy meal prep.
- Thaw frozen portions overnight in the refrigerator before use unless cooking directly in soups or casseroles.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 213 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 213kcal | 11% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 96mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 174mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 557mg | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 45IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.8mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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