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Instant Pot Shredded Chicken

The Instant Pot is a super fast, hands-free method for getting the juiciest, perfect shredded chicken every time!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time11 minutes
Quick Release time4 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 20 minutes, 4 ingredients, Healthy, Instant Pot, keto, low carb, Protein, shredded chicken
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 259kcal
Author: Cynthia

Equipment

  • 1 Instant Pot

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken breast
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • Prep the chicken: Place the trivet into the inner pot.
  • Pour in 1 cup of water.
  • Position the chicken breasts on top of the trivet.
  • Sprinkle salt and pepper evenly over the chicken.
  • Set up the Instant Pot: Close the lid securely and turn the vent to sealing.
  • Pressure cook: Set to high pressure for 11 minutes.
  • Release pressure: After cooking, carefully do a quick release by turning the valve to venting.
  • Shred: Remove the chicken from the Instant Pot.
  • Shred with two forks to your desired texture.
  • Serve right away or store for later use.

Nutrition

Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.2g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 847mg | Potassium: 843mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.003g | Vitamin A: 69IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg