Description
Instant Pot Shredded Chicken is the fastest way to make shredded chicken which can be used in chicken salad, tacos, enchiladas, bowls, or any recipe that requires cooked chicken.
Equipment
Instant Pot
Ingredients
2poundsboneless skinless chicken breasts , or thighs if desired
2cupschicken broth, homemade or good-quality
1largecelery stalk
1large sprig parsley
2bay leaves, dry
1/2tablespoonkosher salt
Instructions
- Add the chicken, chicken broth, celery, parsley, bay leaves and salt to the instant pot. Close and seal the lid.
- Set Instant Pot to manual high pressure for 10 minutes. Let it release naturally for 8 minutes. Then do a quick release.
Remove the chicken, discard the solids, you can save the broth for another use, if desired.
- Shred the chicken with two forks or a hand mixer and refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months.
- If desired, add a little broth back to the shredded chicken to keep it moist.
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Nutrition
Serving: 3/4 cup, Calories: 273.5kcal, Carbohydrates: 0.5g, Protein: 51.5g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 1.5g, Cholesterol: 165.5mg, Sodium: 110mg, Fiber: 0.5g, Sugar: 0.5g
