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The Easiest Instant Pot Shredded Chicken is perfect when combined with some whole grains and roasted vegetables in a bowl for a healthy meal.
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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
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10 people
Calories: 132kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot/pressure cooker
  • 2 forks
  • Tongs

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  • 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.

Notes

  1. DISH DENSITY: Low
  2. This is a great way to introduce meat to baby as it has minimal sodium and is easy to gum or chew.
  3. 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.
  4. 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!

Nutrition

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