Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Breasts
Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Breasts is an easy way to make a batch of cooked chicken for all sorts of recipes. The chicken turns out juicy and delicious in a matter of minutes!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- 1 cup water, or broth
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Add the chicken breasts to the Instant Pot.
- Pour the water or broth into the pot with the chicken.
- Sprinkle the seasonings over the chicken breasts.
- Place the lid on the Instant Pot and make sure the valve is set to sealing.
- Set to high pressure for 8 minutes.
- Once the 8 minutes is done let the instant pot do a 10 minute natural release then you can quick release.
- After the pin has dropped, carefully remove the lid.
- Take out chicken and slice or shred it.
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Notes
If using frozen chicken breasts increase cook time to 13 minutes and do a 10 minute natural pressure release.
Nutrition
Calories: 132kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 426mg | Potassium: 428mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg
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