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Shredded Chicken - Instapot

This method of cooking chicken breast always comes out moist, tender and so flavorful. It is so easy and quick to make.

Ingredients

  • 4 lbs chicken breasts or 18 chicken tenders approximately 6 breasts
  • 1/2 cup water or chicken broth
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper

Instructions

  1. Add all of the ingredients to the Instant Pot.
  2. Press the “poultry” button then using the plus symbol add 5 minutes for a total of 20 minutes. If you are using frozen meat, add another 5 minutes for tenders and 10 minutes for breasts.
  3. Once the pressure cooking time has finished, carefully turn the valve from “sealing” to “venting” to quick pressure release. (This will allow the steam to escape and you’ll be able to open the lid sooner than waiting for natural release).
  4. Place the chicken onto a plate or cutting board and let it cool for a few minutes.
  5. Use two forks to shred.

Recipe Notes

Store the chicken in an air-tight container with some of the liquid to help keep the meat moist.

Freeze the chicken in quart size freezer bags for those crazy nights when you don’t have a lot of time.

This shredded chicken is so good, that you can just eat it plain, or use it in one of your favorite recipes.