Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Recipe
Instant Pot Shredded Chicken is super tender, juicy, and so easy to make with only a few simple ingredients! Use this pressure cooker pulled chicken recipe when meal prepping your favorite healthy, low-carb, Paleo, and Whole30 dishes for lunch or dinner.
Prep Time2 minutes mins
Cook Time23 minutes mins
Total Time25 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, lunch, Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Jennifer Deppa
- 1 lb. chicken breasts
- 1 cup regular sodium broth chicken or vegetable
- 1 tsp. seasoning mix optional*
- ½ -1 tsp. salt to taste
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
Pour broth or water into the bottom of a 6-quart Instant Pot.
Place chicken into the Instant Pot.
Sprinkle seasoning mix, salt and pepper on top of the chicken.
Cook chicken on high pressure for 10 minutes if chicken breasts are large (between 7-8 ounces) or 8 minutes if chicken breasts are medium-sized (between 4-6 ounces.)
Allow a 10-minute natural pressure release.
Do not open the Instant Pot for 10 minutes after the timer goes off.
Open the pressure release valve and let any excess steam out.
Shred the chicken and let it sit in the liquid for 5-10 minutes before serving.
- Low sodium broth or water can be used instead of the regular sodium broth.
- Italian seasoning, taco seasoning, blackened seasoning, and poultry seasoning all work great in this recipe.
- Adjust the amount of salt you use depending on how much sodium the seasoning mix and broth contains.
Meal Prep and Storage
- How to prep ahead of time: You can prep the entire meal a day or two early.
- How to store: Shredded chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- How to freeze: This recipe freezes exceptionally well if you shred the chicken first and then place it in a freezer-safe container or Ziplock bag. It will freeze well for up to 4-6 months.
- How to reheat: You can warm up the chicken in the microwave or a saucepan on the stove.
Calories: 136kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 586mg | Potassium: 482mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 55IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg