Instant Pot Shredded Chicken

An overview shot of a bowl of plain shredded chicken topped with chopped parsley in a beige bowl

This Healthy Instant Pot Chicken is incredibly easy and so juicy and delicious! This is the perfect dish to meal prep for the week and to serve atop salads or in tacos, soups, or casseroles!

Course Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 2

Cook Time 12

Natural Release 5

Total Time 19

Servings

Calories 177kcal

Author Emilee Mason

Equipment

Instant Pot

Ingredients

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast
1 ½ cups chicken bone broth
½ tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
1-2 tsp poultry seasoning see notes

Instructions

Add the chicken to the bottom of the instant pot and then sprinkle with the seasonings.
Top the chicken with the bone broth.
Secure the instant pot lid and set the valve to “seal”. Set to pressure cook for 12 minutes.
When the 12 minutes is up allow the pressure to naturally release for 5 minutes before manually releasing the pressure by turning the pressure valve to release.
Ensure the chicken has reached 165F and either drain the liquid from the pot or remove the chicken and place in a separate bowl.
Shred the chicken using two forks or by using a handheld mixer and enjoy!

Notes

Ingredient Notes

I typically make this recipe with boneless skinless chicken breast, however, boneless, skinless thighs would work as well. You can also do a combination of the two!
To make this shredded chicken with frozen chicken simply increase the cooking time by 2 minutes. As always, be sure to check that the internal temp of the chicken has reached 165F.
Bone broth is my go to for the added benefits, but you can also use chicken broth/stock or even water in a pinch. Using broth definitely adds more flavor to the chicken.
Your favorite all purpose or poultry seasonings will be great for this recipe! I love using Trader Joe’s 21 Seasoning Salute or Primal Kitchen Citrus and Herb.
If using water instead of broth, increase the salt in this recipe.

Recipe Variations

There are so many difference ways to serve and enjoy this shredded chicken. You can change it up by the seasonings you use or the sauces you serve the chicken with such as adding chili powder and cumin for tacos or BBQ sauce for shredded BBQ chicken.

Storage Notes

This recipe is best stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Allow the chicken to cool completely and then place in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 to 4 months.

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