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.
Combine seasonings in bowl and season both sides of each chicken breast.
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, 3 pounds chicken breasts
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).
1 cup chicken broth
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!
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Notes
Browning the chicken first is optional, but it adds extra flavor and texture.
Chicken was cooked at 8 minutes, but I added 4 minutes to the cooking time to make it easier to shred.
Let the chicken cool completely before storing.
Storage: Store Instant Pot shredded chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days, or freeze for 3 months.