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An instant pot with shredded chicken breast topped with fresh chopped green onions.
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Instant Pot Shredded Chicken

Instant Pot Shredded Chicken is a quick and easy meal prep, made with simple ingredients and ready in less than 45 minutes!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Natural Release10 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 394kcal
Author: Jacqui

Equipment

  • 1 Instant Pot

Ingredients

  • 4 medium boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
  • 1 cup water
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Place chicken into the pot. Add the seasoning and water over the chicken, and place the lid on the instant pot and lock it in place. Turn the steam valve to the sealed position.
  • Pressure cook using manual pressure on High for 15 minutes. It will take about 10 minutes for the pot to come to pressure, then the time will start.
  • Once the time is up, let the pot naturally release for 10 minutes, then flip the valve to the venting position to quick release the rest of the pressure.
  • Shred chicken either with two forks, or with an electric hand mixer. If you're using forks, you can remove the chicken onto a plate, then add it back into the broth before serving.

Notes

Click the time in the instructions to start a timer! 
Storage
Refrigerate in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
Freeze in a freezer-safe container for 2-3 months.
Cooking Tips
  • You can be sure the chicken has finished cooking if it shreds easily and has an internal temperature of 165°F.
  • I had 4 large chicken breasts, which came out to 3 pounds of chicken. 
  • "Natural Release" means don't touch the instant pot when the timer goes off. It will naturally release the pressure by itself. 
  • A "Quick Release" means to flip the steam release valve into the venting position, to let the steam out, making the pressure release faster.
  • You can also shred the chicken by using the paddle attachment in your stand mixer.

Nutrition

Calories: 394kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 72g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 218mg | Sodium: 689mg | Potassium: 1287mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 350IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg