Instant Pot Shredded Chicken

Chicken Breast - Meat and Poultry

Shredded chicken is really easy to make in your Instant Pot®. Make this big batch and reheat as needed.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Additional: 5 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 16

Yield: 4 pounds chicken

Instant Pot Shredded Chicken

Ingredients

4 pounds skinless

boneless chicken breasts

½ cup water

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Meat and Poultry

Directions

Step 1

Combine chicken breasts water salt and pepper in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 20 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

Step 2

Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

Step 3

Shred the chicken using 2 forks. Store shredded chicken in an airtight container with the liquid to help keep it moist.

Nutritional Information

Instant Pot Shredded Chicken

Servings Per Recipe:16

Calories: 115

% Daily Value *

Protein: 22.1g 44%

Fat: 2.3g 4%

Saturated Fat: 0.6g 3%

Cholesterol: 58.6mg 20%

Vitamin A Iu: 14.6IU

Niacin Equivalents: 10.7mg 83%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 16%

Folate: 2.3mcg 1%

Calcium: 10.5mg 1%

Iron: 0.7mg 4%

Magnesium: 18.5mg 7%

Potassium: 143.2mg 4%

Sodium: 193.5mg 8%

Calories From Fat: 20.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.