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Instant Pot Shredded Chicken

Instant Pot Shredded Chicken

5 from 7 votes
Instant Pot Shredded Chicken is the quickest method to make shredded chicken, perfect for meal prep or make chicken salad, tacos, enchiladas, bowls, etc.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
natural release: 8 minutes
Total Time: 38 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Meal Prep
Cuisine: American

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs if desired)
  • 2 cups chicken broth (homemade or good-quality)
  • 1 large celery stalk
  • 1 large sprig parsley
  • 2 bay leaves (dry)
  • 1/2 tablespoon kosher salt

Instructions

  • Add the chicken, chicken broth, celery, parsley, bay leaves and salt to the instant pot. Close and seal the lid.
  • Set Instant Pot to manual high pressure for 10 minutes. Let it  release naturally for 8 minutes. Then do a quick release.
  • Remove the chicken, discard the solids, you can save the broth for another use, if desired.
  • Shred the chicken with two forks or a hand mixer and refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months.
  • If desired, add a little broth back to the shredded chicken to keep it moist.

Nutrition

Serving: 3/4 cup, Calories: 273.5kcal, Carbohydrates: 0.5g, Protein: 51.5g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 1.5g, Cholesterol: 165.5mg, Sodium: 110mg, Fiber: 0.5g, Sugar: 0.5g
- WW Points: 0