Easiest Instant Pot Shredded Chicken
Instant Pot shredded chicken is the ultimate meal prep recipe. It takes less than 30 minutes to make
and is versatile enough to use in different dishes throughout the entire week.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time25 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10 people
Calories: 132kcal
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Salt and pepper, as desired
Combine all ingredients in an Instant Pot. Make sure the valve is set to sealing. Hit the “Pressure Cook” button and select High pressure for 10 minutes.
The Instant Pot will take a while to warm up, then it will
start counting down. Once the timer is done, make sure the valve has switched
to vent to release all the pressure.
Once all the pressure has been released and the chicken has
cooled slightly, use two forks to shred it. After shredding, pour out any
excess liquid.
Once shredded chicken has cooled completely, place in a
resealable glass container or plastic bag and freeze. You can also separate the
chicken into individual portions before freezing if desired.
- DISH DENSITY: Low
- This is a great way to introduce meat to baby as it has minimal sodium and is easy to gum or chew.
- Use this shredded chicken in a salad, as a filling for enchiladas, in tacos, added to soup, in a grain bowl or on top of a bun with BBQ sauce to make sliders or sandwiches.
- Once cooled, you can freeze this chicken in a glass container or resealable plastic bag for up to 3 months. Just be sure to label it!
Calories: 132kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 179mg | Potassium: 298mg | Vitamin A: 24IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg