Instant Pot Shredded Chicken
This easy Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Breast is super tender, juicy, and flavorful! Cooking shredded chicken in the Instant Pot is the best way to cook fresh chicken breast or even frozen.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 61kcal
Ingredients
- 1-3 lbs boneless chicken breasts fresh or frozen
- 1 cup water
- 2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- To the Instant Pot, add water and place trivet inside or skip trivet.
- Lay chicken pieces in a single layer (if using frozen make sure they are separated) and sprinkle with garlic powder, salt and pepper. Toss to coat evenly with tongs or hands.
- Close the lid, set pressure vent to Sealing and press Pressure Cook on High or Manual for fresh chicken breast under 2.5" thick - 10 minutes, for fresh chicken breast 3" and plus thick - 12 minutes, and for frozen chicken breast - 15 minutes.
- After wait 5 minutes and do Quick Release by turning sealing valve to Venting. Open the lid and your chicken breasts are ready for meal prep, casseroles, salads etc.
- Shred chicken breasts using two forks or meat claws on a cutting board or plate.
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Notes
- Store: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Freeze: Fully cook, cool completely and freeze in an airtight container or resealable freezer bags for up to 3 months. Thaw in a fridge or on a counter.
- Save the stock at the bottom for soup.
Nutrition
Calories: 61kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 312mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g