It’s so quick and easy to make shredded chicken in the Instant Pot! Ready to use in 15 minutes, the chicken is perfectly seasoned, flavorful and succulent.
Make your own shredded chicken in the Instant Pot in minutes, this is a game changer!
I love how easy and quick it is to make a whole batch of shredded chicken to use in all of your favorite recipes. It’s great to add to salads, mix in sauces and add to soups, stews and chilis.
If you are new to cooking with a pressure cooker, be sure to check out my instant pot chicken guide!
Why you will love this Instant Pot shredded chicken!
- Quick: It takes less than 5 minutes to prep this chicken and is cooked in 12 minutes.
- Healthy: Low in carbs, keto friendly and high in protein, this shredded chicken is a great addition to a well balanced diet.
- Simple ingredients: Made with 5 ingredients, most of which you will already have in your cupboards!
How to make Instant Pot shredded chicken breasts
Be sure to see the recipe card below for full ingredients & instructions!
- Combine the seasonings and rub on the chicken.
- Sear the chicken for 1-2 minutes on each side.
- Place the chicken breasts on to a trivet into the Instant Pot.
- Pour the broth over top.
- Seal and cook.
- Release the pressure.
- Shred.
Can you make shredded chicken with thighs?
Yes, this recipe is easily adaptable if you have chicken thighs rather than breasts. Be aware they will take a little longer, you will need to cook them for 15 minutes, otherwise the recipe remains the same.
How long does it keep?
This recipe will make enough for eight servings and it’s a great option for meal prep. The cooked chicken will keep well in the fridge for up to 4 days and you can also freeze it for up to 4 months.
Take care to only reheat the shredded chicken once and if freezing, fully defrost before use and use within 1 day.
How do you serve it?
There are so many uses for this Instant Pot shredded chicken! I like to make a batch and toss it onto salads for easy lunches and try tossing it in some buffalo or BBQ sauce for some tasty sandwiches!
It can be added right into soups, chilis and stews for hearty meals.
Be sure to check out these recipes for ways to use shredded chicken.
Recipe Notes and Tips
- I browned the breasts and it gave the chicken extra flavor and texture. Browning is totally optional.
- The chicken was cooked nicely at 8 minutes. However, I added 4 minutes to the cooking time to make it more easily shreddable.
- Let the chicken cool completely before storing.
Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 3 lbs chicken breasts
- 1 cup chicken broth
Equipment
Instructions
- Combine seasonings in bowl and season both sides of each chicken breast to taste.
- Set the Instant Pot to Saute (you can also do this step stovetop) and brown the chicken breasts on each side for 1-2 minutes. This step is optional but seals in flavor.
- Place trivet inside the Instant Pot and place the chicken on top.
- Pour chicken broth into the pot (directly over the chicken).
- Seal cooker and set to HIGH pressure for 12 minutes.
- When it’s done, release the pressure valve and wait for pressure to release, then let the chicken rest another 5 minutes.
- Shred using two forks.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- I browned the breasts and it gave the chicken extra flavor and texture. Browning is totally optional.
- The chicken was cooked nicely at 8 minutes. However, I added 4 minutes to the cooking time to make it more easily shreddable.
- Let the chicken cool completely before storing.
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