Prepare this instant pot shredded chicken and impress your loved ones with tender and flavorful chicken breast shreds. This simple instant pot recipe is my secret help for every taco, quesadilla, or chicken sandwich recipe and it just never disappoints me! So, follow the step-by-step recipe and learn how to cook homemade shredded chicken in no time.
This easy way to cook Instant Pot chicken breast for shredding is a make a healthy addition to soups, salads, pasta, or chicken stews throughout the week. Being full of great flavor, nice and tender, and not overcooked, the final result will be your next favorite addition to many recipes!
How to Make Shredded Chicken in the Instant Pot
While we all enjoy a hearty chicken recipe, finding that perfect way of cooking tender chicken breast can be stressful. Luckily, I have just the thing. In this article, I will teach you how to make a dish that I truly love – aka my famous instant pot shredded chicken. While it looks like no biggie, it is a great addition to various dishes, from tacos to chicken enchiladas. Have fun and make your own spin by adding different seasonings to it if you’d like to. Let’s get started!
Simple Ingredient List
If you want to rock this Instant Pot shredded chicken recipe, you will need the following ingredients:
- Chicken breast: I tested this recipe using boneless chicken breasts and boneless chicken thighs (either fresh or frozen) and it went just great. In addition, you can use bone-in chicken, but the cooking time may vary a little.
- Chicken broth (or water): You will need it to keep the chicken juicy and moist, and also prevent it from burning. I recommend using a cup of chicken or vegetable broth if you happen to have some on hand, to add extra flavor. However, room-temperature water will work just fine too.
- Seasonings: I typically use a simple mixture of smoked paprika, chicken seasoning mix, salt, and ground black pepper. In addition, you can add onion and garlic powder, hot chili pepper flakes, or a spoon of soy or oyster sauce.
All in all, as you can see for yourself this is a really short and simple ingredient list. However, feel free to improvise and follow your own taste and preferences when it comes to seasonings. Let me know in the comment section below how you’d improved the ingredient list if it was the case.
Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Step-by-Step Recipe
Now that we know what we need, it’s time to get to work! One first piece of advice I have for you guys is to thoroughly read the steps one time before starting. This is one great suggestion I’ve also received in the past and it really helped. Is great to research a little about what you’re going to do and then get to work! It helps you have a little perspective. Patience and research are key in cooking, too.
Good! Now that everything is set let’s rock this instant pot shredded chicken recipe.
- Add the chicken breasts, seasonings, and chicken broth to the bowl of your instant pot. Give everything a toss to combine, then arrange the chicken breast pieces so that they are spread out in an even layer.
- Next, cover and pressure cook on high for 10 minutes, followed by a 5-minute natural release, followed by a quick release.
- Remove the lid and use two forks to shred the chicken. Also, give it a good toss with the remaining juices from the pressure cooker.
Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Breast
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup of chicken/vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon of chicken seasoning mix
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Add the chicken breasts, seasonings, and chicken broth to the bowl of your instant pot. Give everything a toss to combine, then arrange the chicken breast pieces so that they are spread out in an even layer.
- Next, cover and pressure cook on high for 10 minutes, followed by a 5-minute natural release, followed by a quick release.
- Remove the lid and use two forks to shred the chicken. Also, give it a good toss with the remaining juices from the pressure cooker.
- Category: main dish
- Method: instan pot
- Cuisine: American
Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Tips and Tricks
- This instant pot shredded chicken is so great for your weekly meal prep considering it’s super easy to store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days without any problem. Once cooled, place it in an airtight container and that’s it. Toss into soups or other hot chicken dishes, or reheat on the stovetop with a few tablespoons of broth.
- You can also freeze the shredded chicken in zip bags, with as much air pushed out as possible and it will keep for up to 4 months. When using, it should be left in the refrigerator overnight to defrost or tossed directly into your chili dish on the stovetop.
- One main benefit of this recipe is that there are so many uses for shredded chicken breast. Try to make a few batches to have to hand for easy meals and store it in the freezer as previously noted. Here are three of the recipes where I love to add shredded chicken.
Enjoy Your Shredded Chicken Dishes!
Finally, there you have it: a delicious low-carb way to cook chicken breast for any delicious dish you plan to serve! What do you think about it? Did you find it hard to follow the recipe’s steps? Also, did you go for the main recipe or did you add other seasonings to your chicken breast? Tell me everything in the comment section below.
Furthermore, don’t forget that your input on everything I write about is extremely helpful. It really helps me know what you think about my work and how you would improve my recipes. So, keep on asking any questions in the comments section. I will make sure to respond as soon as possible! Furthermore, feel free to share your experience with this instant pot shredded chicken breast and all your advice on it. I am always super excited to hear from you guys!
Last but not least, if you need some delicious side dishes to pair with the shredded chicken main dish, I got you! Here are three of my favorite side dishes that I love to prepare anytime I have the occasion:
