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Nov 18, 2017 By Stacie Hassing

Easy Instant Pot Shredded Chicken

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Easy Instant Pot Shredded Chicken is a meal prep staple.

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It’s versatile recipe that you can enjoy in many different and tasty ways. Salads, soups, stews & more!

Having cooked shredded chicken on hand makes weekday and weeknight cooking a breeze. Instant Pot Shredded Chicken is delicious, quick to make and can easily be added to soups, stews, salads, stir-fries, casseroles and the list goes on. It truly is one of my weekend meal prep staples and a recipe I include with almost every meal prep. In this post I show you exactly how to make Instant Pot Shredded Chicken with an easy to follow, step-by-step photo tutorial. So if you’re one of those who are intimidated by your new Instant Pot and it’s been in the box ever since the day you purchased it (mine sat in the box for 3 months), it’s time to dust it off and give it a try! For those of you thinking about purchasing on Instant, below is the one that I own and it’s is the perfect size for families up to 4-5 members.

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How to Easy Make Instant Pot Shredded Chicken

Full recipe below.

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Place chicken breast in the Instant Pot with broth and a generous amount of seasonings of your choice. I like the Primal Palate Spice Blends such as Garlic & Herb or Adobo. For extra juicy shredded chicken, add a mix of boneless breasts and thighs.

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Close the lid, turn the valve to sealing, select the poultry setting and set the time as instructed in the directions. After you select the time, your Instant Pot will say ‘ON’ until it reaches the right temperature and pressure. This takes a few minutes. Once it reaches the right temp and pressure, the timer will start. Note: the photos show about 5 lbs. of chicken. If using less chicken, you can reduce the time.

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Once the time is up, turn the Instant Pot to ‘keep warm/cancel’ and turn the valve on the lid to venting. After the pressure is released entirely, remove the lid and transfer the chicken from the Instant Pot to a large pan.

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Shred the chicken with whatever method you prefer. I use two forks.

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Once shredded, place the chicken back into the Instant Pot and toss it with the broth. Doing this helps to enhance the juicy factor….because no one wants dry chicken.

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Remove the chicken and enjoy it how ever your please. To store it, allow it to cool and store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. For longer storage, you may freeze it. For example, I like to portion the chicken out into 4 oz. portions and freeze it in individual bags. That way it’s easy to remove just what I need from the freezer.

Needs some recipe inspiration?

No need to get bored with shredded chicken….here are 4 recipes that are perfect for using up Instant Pot Shredded Chicken:

Strawberry Chicken Poppy Seed Salad
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Creamy Chicken Corn Chowder
Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
Classic Chicken Waldorf Salad
Classic Waldorf Chicken Salad

Link to recipes: Strawberry Chicken Poppy Seed Salad | Creamy Chicken Corn Chowder | Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Spaghetti Squash | Classic Waldorf Chicken Salad

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Easy Instant Pot Shredded Chicken

  • Author: The Real Food Dietitians
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Yield: 20 servings
  • Category: Instant Pot | Entree
Easy Instant Pot Shredded Chicken
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★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews

Ingredients

  • 4-5 lbs. boneless/skinless chicken breast (may mix in chicken thighs)
  • 2 Tbsp. seasoning of choice (Such as Primal Palate Spice Blends)
  • 2/3 cup chicken broth or bone broth
  • Sea salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Season chicken breast generously with seasonings of choice and salt & pepper.
  2. Place chicken breast in the Instant Pot with broth.
  3. Place the lid on the Instant Pot, lock in place and turn the valve to sealing.
  4. Select the poultry setting and set the timer for 20 minutes.
  5. For 4 lbs. of chicken set the time for 17 minutes for 3 lbs. of chicken set the time for 15 minutes.
  6. Once the time is up, select keep warm/cancel and switch the valve to venting to allow the pressure to release.
  7. Once all of the pressure is released, remove the lid and transfer the chicken to a large pan.
  8. Shred the chicken with two forks or whatever method you like best.
  9. Once shredded, transfer the chicken back to the Instant Pot and toss with the broth. Let it set in there for a few minutes to soak up the broth.
  10. Serve the chicken over a salad, in a soup or stew, as is, or however you please.
  11. Store leftovers in a container in the fridge for up to 5 days. For longer storage, store in the freezer.

Notes

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Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 oz. shredded chicken (~1/2 cup)
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 2g
  • Carbohydrates: 0g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 26g

 

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About Stacie Hassing

Stacie is a Licensed and Registered Dietitian from rural southern Minnesota where she and her husband reside on 5 acres with their two pups, Walter & Lucy. She’s a creator of simple and wholesome recipes, a lover of nature, a crossfitter, a seasonal runner, and she’s on a mission to inspire as many as she can live a healthier and happier life from the inside out.

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  1. Barry Dixon-Loya says

    November 21, 2017 at 5:48 am

    Are the chicken breast/thighs boneless skinless?

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    • Stacie Hassing says

      November 21, 2017 at 6:08 am

      Yes, boneless skinless works best. I’ll update the recipe to include that. Thanks!

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      • Barry Dixon-Loya says

        November 21, 2017 at 8:26 am

        Cool! Loving my Instant Pot! Thanks!

        Reply
  2. Lanna says

    December 4, 2017 at 3:55 pm

    Can you make this with frozen chicken?

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    • Jessica Beacom says

      December 8, 2017 at 7:14 pm

      Hi Lanna,

      Yes, you can. You shouldn’t have to increase the cooking time unless the chicken is frozen into a thick brick (in which case I’d suggest trying to thaw it enough so that you can break it into smaller hunks).

      Reply
  3. Trish says

    December 29, 2017 at 7:27 am

    This is a great recipe! I have used it several times. It can easily be adjusted based on how much chicken you wish to make. I use the following spice combination: cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, salt & pepper (about 1/2 tsp each for 1-2 lbs chicken). This makes great chicken for salads, wraps, and nachos. We also like to add BBQ sauce and the kids love it as a sandwich. Thank you!

    ★★★★★

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    • Stacie Hassing says

      December 29, 2017 at 8:15 am

      So great to hear that you love this recipe! And that sounds like an awesome combination of spices! 🙂

      Reply
  4. beth says

    January 11, 2018 at 8:33 am

    If I need to do a larger batch.. do I increase the cooking time 3 minutes per pound? I actually make this for my dogs- sans seasoning… and it would be great to do it in the instant pot instead of the crock pot but I haven’t had the nerve to try it yet.

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    • Stacie Hassing says

      January 11, 2018 at 5:30 pm

      Hey Beth. You must have some happy dogs 🙂 I’ve heard that you don’t have to increase the time but I have personally found that it works best to add more time, the more chicken you’re cooking. I would say about 2-3 minutes is accurate. In the recipe, I do give the suggested times based on the amount of chicken ranging from 3-5 lbs. You’ll love how much quicker it is to make shredded chicken in the IP vs. slow cooker.

      Reply
      • Beth says

        January 12, 2018 at 5:33 pm

        Thank you… and yes my dogs are very spoiled!!! But they’re worth it 🙂 Love your recipes!! Making the balsamic chicken and vegetables at this moment!

        Reply
  5. Rose in SC says

    April 2, 2018 at 6:17 am

    I know this is an older post, but just wanted to say THANKS for this easy recipe. I was so intimidated by my Instant Pot that it sat in the box for almost 3 years (bought it on the first Amazon Prime Day in July 2015 after nom nom paleo recommended it). Finally dug it out last month to start making bone broth. Will be trying your shredded chicken today.

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    • Stacie Hassing says

      April 2, 2018 at 5:11 pm

      Hi Rose! It’s good to hear you finally dug out that IP and gave it a try! 🙂 Let us know if you give the Shredded chicken a try and how you like it.

      Reply

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