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instant pot shredded chicken

Instant Pot Shredded Chicken

Tender Instant Pot shredded chicken made with boneless, skinless chicken breasts, simple seasonings, and chicken broth or water. Perfect for salads, wraps, tacos, sandwiches, casseroles, and meal prep.
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Cook Time 8 minutes
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • Dried herbs
  • Garlic powder
  • Enough to cover Chicken broth or water

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • 2 Forks For shredding

Method
 

  1. Make sure the Instant Pot is clean and ready. Plug it in and set the valve to sealing.
  2. Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the Instant Pot.
  3. Season the chicken with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and dried herbs.
  4. Pour in enough chicken broth or water to cover the chicken.
  5. Cook on high pressure for 8–10 minutes.
  6. Use the quick release valve after cooking, keeping your hands and face away from the pressure valve.
  7. Make sure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  8. Shred the cooked chicken using two forks.

Notes

Cook Time (full range): 8–10 minutes — number shown reflects lower bound.
Boneless, skinless chicken thighs can also be used, but the article notes that they may take a little longer.