Instant Pot Shredded Chicken

The best way to make delicious shredded chicken!

5 from 1 vote

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Western

Diet: Gluten Free

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 17

Total Time: 22

Servings:

Calories: 183kcal

Season chicken breast with salt, garlic powder and smoked paprika.
Pour broth into the insert of the Instant Pot, then set the chicken inside the broth.
Put the lid on the Instant Pot, turn the valve to the sealing position, and set it to cook at manual pressure/high pressure for 10 minutes.
When done, allow for a 5-minute natural pressure release, then perform a quick pressure release to remove any remaining pressure.
Remove the chicken and shred using your preferred method.

Select similar-sized cuts of chicken for even cooking.
Trim any excess fat off the chicken before adding it to the Instant Pot.
Season your chicken well before cooking.
Be sure not to skimp on the liquid.
Add leftover liquid to the shredded chicken to keep it nice and moist.
Or, you can use the flavorful cooking liquid to make gravy or add it to soup.
The cooking time listed does not include the time it takes for the Instant Pot to come up to pressure.
Before shredding, check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer to make sure it is at least 165 degrees F / 74 degrees C.
Storage – keep shredded chicken in an airtight container inside the fridge for up to 5 days.
There are 0 WW Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.