Description
Instant Pot Shredded Chicken is a quick, juicy, and versatile protein perfect for tacos, salads, casseroles, and more. It’s an easy, hands-off recipe that works great for meal prep and busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 2–3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup chicken broth or water
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Optional seasonings: garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, taco seasoning, or your preferred spice blend
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts or thighs into the Instant Pot.
- Add 1 cup of chicken broth or water to the pot.
- Season with salt, pepper, and optional seasonings as desired.
- Secure the lid and set the valve to the sealing position.
- Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes (fresh) or 12–15 minutes (frozen).
- Allow a natural pressure release for 5–10 minutes, then manually release any remaining pressure.
- Remove the chicken and shred with two forks, a hand mixer, or a stand mixer.
- Return shredded chicken to the pot to soak up juices, or use immediately in your desired recipe.
Notes
Use thighs for a juicier result and breasts for a leaner option.Let the chicken sit in the juices after shredding for extra flavor and moisture.Perfect for tacos, salads, sandwiches, casseroles, and more.Shredded chicken freezes well and is great for meal prep.Using chicken broth enhances flavor compared to water.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 4 oz)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
