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Shredded chicken on a white cutting board.

Instant Pot Shredded Chicken

Make shredded chicken quickly and easily in the Instant Pot.
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Cook Time: 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Instant Pot shredded chicken
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 176kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Instant Pot

Ingredients

  • 2-3 pounds chicken breasts
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  • Place raw chicken breasts in the inner pot of the Instant Pot.
  • Pour in the chicken broth and add in the seasonings.
  • Set the Instant Pot to high pressure to cook for 10 minutes. Make sure the vent is set to sealed.
  • Once it beeps, allow it to naturally release for 5 minutes before opening the vent to do a quick release of the remaining pressure.
  • Remove the chicken from the Instant Pot and allow to cool for a few minutes.
  • When it is still warm but no longer burningly hot, use two forks to shred the chicken apart.
  • Store, toss with your favorite sauces or spices, or add to another recipe.
  • Serve as you see fit and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 176kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 515mg | Potassium: 573mg | Fiber: 0.05g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 48IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg
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