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Instant Pot Shredded Chicken

Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Recipe

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 130
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Method
 

  1. Pour the broth into the Instant Pot. Pat the chicken dry, season all over, and lay in an even layer.
  2. Secure the lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on High pressure for 10 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes, then quick release any remaining steam.
  3. Transfer the chicken to a bowl, shred with two forks, and toss with a few spoonfuls of the cooking liquid. Serve warm.

Notes

Total time does not count the 5- to 10-minute window the pot takes to come to pressure. For the most tender result, don’t skip the 5-minute natural release after cooking. If you are using frozen chicken, add 2 to 3 minutes to the cook time and season after shredding.