Easy Instant Pot Shredded Chicken that stays moist and delicious. Use it for all your favorite chicken casseroles, pastas, salads, and more!
I have been trying to get away from buying rotisserie chickens recently. Not that I have anything against them – they’re just $9.99 at my smalltown grocery store! I can’t do it when I know I can get them for $4.99 at Costco!
So I’m making all my shredded chicken in the Instant Pot. I think it’s the easiest way and definitely the fastest.
The chicken turns out perfectly cooked and perfect shredding consistency. I like to keep a container in the fridge for quick salads or adding to casseroles or pastas throughout the week.
Ingredients
- Chicken breasts – I used boneless skinless chicken breasts. You can use bone in if you want but I would definitely remove the skin.
- Garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper – you can change up your seasonings. I would usually add smoked paprika as well but we were out. Use whatever seasonings you like!
- Chicken broth – or water. You need a cup of liquid in the Instant Pot for it to come to pressure.
How To Make Shredded Chicken in the Instant Pot
- Prepare. Place chicken in the Instant Pot.
- Season. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook. Pressure cook for 10 minutes.
- Release pressure. Let naturally release for 5 minutes and then quick release.
- Shred. Remove chicken and shred. Toss with the chicken broth that is left in the Instant Pot.
Recipes To Use Shredded Chicken
- Cream Cheese Chicken Enchiladas
- Chicken Burrito Dip
- Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
- BBQ Chicken Quesadillas
- California Chicken Salad
How Long Is It Good For?
Shredded chicken is fine in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
You can reheat it in the microwave if you are having it by itself or warm it through in a casserole or pasta dish!
Can You Freeze It?
You can freeze shredded chicken for up to 3 months. I would store it in a freezer ziploc bag.
Let it defrost overnight in the fridge when you plan to use it.
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Instant Pot Shredded Chicken
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup chicken broth (or water)
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in Instant Pot in a single layer.
- Sprinkle the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper all over the chicken.
- Pour the chicken broth into the pot - not on the chicken so you don't wash the seasoning off.
- Pressure cook on high for 10 minutes. (It will take about 10 minutes to come to pressure.)
- Once done cooking, let it naturally release for 5 minutes and then quick release.
- Remove the chickens and shred. Toss with the juices that are left in the instant pot to make sure it stays moist.
- Use it in all your favorite chicken recipes!
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 192Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 97mgSodium: 464mgCarbohydrates: 1gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 35g
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