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!
Author: Flavor the Moments
Meal Type: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Difficulty: MEDIUM
Prep. Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time:
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 91 kcal per serving
Ingredients
- 2 pounds - boneless skinless chicken breasts
- a pinch of salt
- freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- Shred the chicken with two forks.
- Season the shredded chicken to taste and enjoy!
Nutrition
Energy: 91 kcal | Total Fat: 2 g | Saturated: 0 g | Trans: 0 g | Cholesterol: 55 mg | Total Carbs: 0 g | Fiber: 0 g | Sugars: 0 g | Proteins: 17 g | Sodium: 99 mg | Polyunsaturated: 0 g | Monounsaturated: 1 g
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