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    How To Make Instant Pot Shredded Chicken

    Instant Pot Shredded Chicken

    This Instant Pot Shredded Chicken is the absolute easiest and simplest way to batch cook juicy, tender chicken perfectly every time!
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 12 minutes
    Total Time: 17 minutes
    Servings: 4

    Ingredients

    • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
    • 3/4 tsp salt
    • 1/2 tsp pepper
    • 1/2 tsp onion powder
    • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
    • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth

    Instructions

    • Add chicken, salt, pepper, onion powder and garlic powder to the Instant Pot. Pour in the chicken broth. Place the lid on top and set the valve to sealing.
    • For fresh raw chicken: Pressure cook on high for 12 minutes.
      For frozen raw chicken: Pressure cook on high for 16 minutes.
    • Allow the steam to naturally release then shred the chicken in the Instant Pot, in a stand mixer or on a cutting board.
    • Use this shredded chicken in your favorite recipes! This chicken can also be frozen for up to 3 months stored in an airtight container!

    Nutrition Information

    Calories: 277kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 44gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 215mgSodium: 961mgPotassium: 637mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 58IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 2mg