Easy Instant Pot Shredded Chicken

This instant pot shredded chicken is the solution to all of your chicken needs! It’s seasoned, moist, and easy to shred, which makes it the perfect go-to recipe when you need shredded chicken for any dish. You need to have staple recipes on hand like this one to cover you no matter what your needs are when you are cooking! Use this shredded chicken in these egg rolls, this soup, or in this yummy pasta!

Instant Pot Shredded Chicken

Instant pot shredded chicken is a recipe that you must file away somewhere that you have easy access to because you will be making it all the time! You know how some recipes call for shredded chicken? And then you cringe because you don’t have the time to cook chicken on top of cooking the actual recipe? That’s where this recipe will swoop in and save the day! This instant pot shredded chicken takes less than 30 minutes from start to finish and is SO easy! It only takes 5 minutes to prepare the chicken. Then, you put it in the pot, and all that you have to do is wait. No more cooking required. This chicken turns out to be the juiciest, most delicious chicken that’s perfect for any recipe! You can start cooking up whatever you want for dinner, and this will cook in the background on its own!

Ingredients to Make Chicken in the Instant Pot

The best part about this recipe is that it’s not only fast, but it only takes FIVE ingredients to make these. And you probably have them all on hand! See the recipe card below for a list of exact measurements.

Chicken Breasts: You can use frozen or fresh for this recipe. Garlic Powder: This adds a slight hint of flavor.Paprika: The paprika adds a sublte sweetness. Salt and Pepper: These season the chicken and enhance it’s flavor. Chicken Broth: The Instant Pot always needs at least a cup of liquid in it to work properly. The chicken broth is great because it adds to that delicious and juicy flavor.

How to Make Shredded Chicken in the Instant Pot

Trust me when I say that you will use this recipe over and over again. This shredded chicken is the best to have on hand because you can use it in basically any recipe. You will love how easy it is to make.

Cool and Divide: Once your chicken has cooled down then you can divide it into portions. I like to do about 2 cups when I freeze chicken because I find that most recipes will call for that amount or a little bit less. Put each portion in a plastic bag, seal it up and write the date on it. Place it in your freezer. I like to lay mine flat so that it takse up less room. Thaw: When you know that you will need your chicken, you can thaw it overnight in the fridge and it will be ready to go the next day! How long does froen chicken last? This shredded instant pot chicken will last about 4 months in your freezer!

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All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods and portion sizes per household.