Instant Pot Shredded Chicken
Instant Pot shredded chicken that’s juicy, tender, and ready in 25 minutes. Made with simple pantry spices and broth, it’s the perfect high-protein base for tacos, bowls, salads, wraps, and easy weeknight meals.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes (including release)
- Yield: 4–6 cups shredded chicken
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Instapot, Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
1–2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
1 cup chicken broth
½ tsp salt
½ tsp cumin
½ tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Add broth to the bottom of the Instant Pot.
- Place chicken in a single layer.
- Sprinkle salt and spices on top.
- Seal lid and cook on High Pressure for 8 minutes (10 if very thick).
- Natural release 5 minutes, then quick release.
- Shred immediately.
- Stir 2–3 tablespoons cooking liquid back into chicken.
Notes
- This works beautifully with boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs.
- The sweet spot is 8 minutes at high pressure for average-sized breasts.
- This method works in any electric pressure cooker, not just the Instant Pot.
- The chicken should be tender enough to pull apart easily but still moist — not mushy.
- If cooking from frozen, add 4–6 minutes to the cook time.
- Each serving provides roughly 20–25g of protein depending on portion size.
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