Go Back
+ servings
One pound of pulled chicken in a white bowl with salt and pepper.
Print Recipe
5 from 2 votes

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
Cook Time23 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, lunch, Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Jennifer Deppa

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  • 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.

Notes

  • 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.
 

Nutrition

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