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Instant Pot Shredded Chicken
A batch of tender, flavorful Instant Pot Shredded Chicken is the ticket to weeknight dinner success! Learn how to cook boneless, bone-in and even frozen chicken breast in the Instant Pot in mere minutes to use in a multitude of recipes like chicken salad, enchiladas or pasta, or freeze for future use!

Ingredients
Instructions
- Step 1
Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper on both sides and place in the Instant Pot. Add the chicken stock and secure the lid and close the venting valve.
- Step 2
Cook on High Pressure, then allow the pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes. Note: The Instant Pot will take about 10 minutes to come to pressure.
- Step 3
Shred the chicken with two forks.
- Step 4
Season the shredded chicken to taste and enjoy!
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I’m Marcie, a wife, mother of 2 boys and a German Shepherd named Uzi. I’m a cooking school graduate residing in Boise, Idaho where I can’t get enough of the outdoors. I created Flavor the Moments in 2012 so that I could share recipes with friends and family. Over the years, I’ve built this blog into a trusted resource for home cooks looking for real food recipes that highlight seasonal produce and sustainable protein sources.
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