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Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Recipe

Jen @PinkWhen
This easy Instant Pot chicken recipe is one of my favorite staples as it makes dinner SO EASY. The best part is this pressure cooker chicken can easily be made ahead of time in your Instant Pot! It's juicy and delicious, perfect for all kinds of recipes!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 136 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 teaspoon olive or avocado oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon Himalayan salt
  • pepper to taste
  • 3 chicken breasts
  • 1 cup quality stock or broth

Instructions
 

  • Heat the bottom of the instant pot using sauté mode. Once it has heated up, add the oil and seasonings before placing the chicken into the oil in a single layer.
  • Brown each side for 1-2 minutes to create a rich flavor and then cancel the sauté mode.
  • Pour in the stock or broth and deglaze the bottom of the pan. Slide the chicken over to scape up any little browned bits on the pot as this is flavor you want. Return the chicken to a single layer.
  • Twist on the locking lid and ensure the steam valve is set to sealing. Then, select the manual setting to cook for 4 minutes. Be sure to adjust your cooking time depending on the size and thickness of your breasts.
  • When the chicken has finished cooking, allow it to natural pressure release for 10 minutes. When the time is up, carefully release any remaining pressure and remove the lid.
  • Remove your chicken from the instant pot and shred the chicken using forks or a hand mixer. The leftover liquid from cooking can be saved for future recipes if used within 3-4 days. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 136kcalProtein: 24gFat: 3gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 468mgPotassium: 449mgVitamin A: 35IUVitamin C: 4.1mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 0.5mg

*Nutritional information is a calculated guesstimate. Please note that this can change with different brands and modifications you may make to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements you're using with each recipe.

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