Instant Pot Shredded Chicken
Servings: 4 breasts
This recipe produces perfectly juicy chicken ready to be shredded and added to all kinds of meals. Total time includes the time it takes to bring the Instant Pot to pressure and the natural release time.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 ½ cup broth
- 1 ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Add the broth, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt to the Instant Pot and stir to combine. Then nestle the chicken breasts into the liquid in an even layer.1 ½ cup broth, 1 ½ teaspoon garlic powder, 1 ½ teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 4 chicken breasts
- Secure the lid and set it to “Sealing”. Hit “Pressure Cook” and set the timer:- 4 minutes: Breasts up to 9 oz- 5 minutes: Breasts 9-12 oz- 6 minutes: Breasts 12-14 oz
- Once the cook time is up, let the Instant Pot naturally release for 10 minutes before setting the valve to “Venting” to release any remaining pressure. Remove the lid.
- Check the internal temperature for all the breasts to make sure they have reached 165°F. If they haven’t hit 165°F yet, set the lid back on and keep it on “Warm” until they do. If you need to speed things up, you can hit “Saute” instead.
- Shred the chicken with two forks either in the pot or on a cutting board.
- Use the shredded chicken right away, or store it in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Notes
Total time includes the time it takes to bring the Instant Pot to pressure and the natural release time.
Storage:
Store the shredded chicken in a sealable container in a refrigerator or freezer. It’s best to store it with at least some of the leftover liquid, which will help it stay moist.
If stored in a refrigerator, it will last for 4 days. If frozen, shredded chicken can last for up to 6 months.
