Description
This Instant Pot Shredded Chicken recipe delivers tender, juicy chicken breasts cooked quickly under high pressure and easily shredded for versatile use in various dishes such as tacos, salads, and sandwiches.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt to taste
Liquid
- 1 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season each piece of chicken breast evenly with salt to enhance flavor before cooking.
- Add Ingredients to Instant Pot: Pour the chicken broth into the Instant Pot and place the seasoned chicken breasts inside, ensuring they are arranged in a single layer for even cooking.
- Pressure Cook: Secure the lid on the Instant Pot and set the valve to the sealing position. Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes to thoroughly cook the chicken.
- Release Pressure: After the cooking cycle completes, allow a 5-minute natural pressure release, then carefully perform a quick release to let out any remaining steam.
- Shred the Chicken: Remove the chicken breasts from the pot and use two forks to shred the meat finely. For added moisture and flavor, mix in a bit of the reserved cooking liquid. You can discard the remaining liquid or save it for use in soups or sauces.
Notes
- Adjust salt according to dietary preferences.
- Use chicken thighs if preferred; cooking time remains the same.
- Reserve cooking liquid for added moisture or soup bases.
- Cooked chicken can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for longer storage.
