shredded chicken topped with fresh parsley on a serving platter

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Instant Pot Shredded Chicken

Instant Pot Shredded Chicken is a simple recipe with minimal ingredients and light flavor so that you can use the chicken in any recipe calling for cooked chicken. It takes about 30 minutes to make with less than 5 ingredients. You can even cook your chicken from frozen.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 135kcal

Author: Davinah

Equipment

Instant Pot

Ingredients

2 lbs Chicken Breasts raw, boneless and skinless
1 cup Chicken Better than Bouillon low-sodium
2 tsp 24 Herbs Sprinkle Seasoning (Salt-free)
½ tsp Garlic Powder
½ tsp Smoked Paprika
¼ tsp Natural Ancient Sea Salt optional to taste
¼ tsp Black Pepper optional

Instructions

Mix the spices together in a small bowl.
Pat the chicken dry and add the chicken breasts to a bowl with the spices. Mix to combine. Be sure to use up all of the spices.
Pour the broth in the bottom of the cooking pot. Place the chicken breasts in the liquid.
Add the pressure cooker lid, set the venting knob to seal, and cook the meat on high manual pressure for 10 minutes.
Allow the pressure to manually release (about 3 minutes). Open the lid and turn off the Instant Pot. Let the meat rest in its liquid for 2-3 more minutes.
Shred the meat with meat claws or two forks: You can add the meat to a cutting board or shred the meat right in the cooking pot.
Return the meat to the pot with the liquid.

Notes

Chicken breasts tend to dry out. So, keeping it with the liquid will keep it moist.
This chicken is meant to be used in other recipes without overpowering them. So, be sure to add additional flavor.
Chicken breasts can be swapped for chicken thighs.
I recommend thawing your chicken 1st for the best flavor. But, if your meat is frozen, be sure to let the pressure release naturally (it takes about 10 minutes) before opening the lid.

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