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Instant Pot Shredded Chicken

Instant Pot Shredded Chicken

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 188 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 to 3 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

Instructions
 

  • Place the chicken breasts in the Instant Pot and sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Pour in the chicken stock, then toss everything together to coat the chicken evenly.
    Instant Pot Shredded Chicken
  • Secure the Instant Pot lid and set the valve to 'sealing'. Select the 'Manual' or 'Pressure Cook' setting on high pressure for 10 minutes. After cooking, allow the pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes, then carefully perform a quick release for any remaining pressure.
    Instant Pot Shredded Chicken
  • Open the lid once the pressure has fully released. Use two forks to shred the chicken right in the pot, mixing it with the juices for extra flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 188kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 33gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 98mgSodium: 620mgPotassium: 611mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 130IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg
Keyword chicken, instant pot shredded chicken
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