Description
Who doesn’t love a good batch of shredded chicken that’s juicy, flavorful, and ridiculously easy to make? This Instant Pot shredded chicken is perfect for meal prep, tacos, sandwiches, salads—you name it! Plus, it’s done in under 30 minutes with minimal effort. Let’s get cooking! 🍗✨
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs for extra juiciness)
- 1 cup chicken broth (or water)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional, for extra flavor)
- ½ tsp dried oregano (or Italian seasoning)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for extra richness)
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken – Place chicken breasts in the Instant Pot.
- Season – Sprinkle all the seasonings evenly over the chicken.
- Add Liquid – Pour in the chicken broth to keep things moist and tender.
- Pressure Cook – Seal the Instant Pot lid, set the valve to “Sealing,” and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes (12 minutes if using large/thick breasts).
- Natural Release – Let the pressure naturally release for 5 minutes, then quick-release the rest.
- Shred It! – Use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the pot, letting it soak up the flavorful juices. (Pro tip: Use a hand mixer for faster shredding!)
- Serve & Enjoy – Use immediately in your favorite dishes or store for later.
🍽️ Quick Tips:
- Juicier Chicken? Use thighs instead of breasts.
- More Flavor? Add taco seasoning, BBQ sauce, or buffalo sauce.
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
⏰ Prep Time: 5 min | 🔥 Cook Time: 10 min (+5 min release) | ⏳ Total Time: 20 min
⚡ Calories per serving: ~120 | 🍽️ Servings: 4-6
This shredded chicken is a meal prep game-changer—quick, versatile, and crazy delicious! What will you use it for? Let me know! 😊
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 10 min (+5 min release)
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: ~120 per serving
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: ~400mg per 4-ounce (113g)
- Fat: ~3g per 4-ounce (113g)
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