Description
Learn how to make delicious and tender Instant Pot shredded chicken that’s perfect for all your favorite dishes. This easy recipe yields flavorful shredded chicken in a fraction of the time compared to traditional methods.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place the chicken in the Instant Pot: Add chicken to Instant Pot.
- Add seasonings: Pour chicken broth over chicken and add garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Cook in Instant Pot: Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes for fresh chicken or 12 minutes for frozen.
- Shred the chicken: Natural release for 5 minutes, then quick release. Shred chicken and add some cooking liquid.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately or store for later.
Notes
- Use the shredded chicken for tacos, salads, sandwiches, or meal prep bowls.
- Experiment with different seasonings for varied flavors.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 ounces
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
