Easy Instant Pot Shredded Chicken is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal or meal prep for the week. Busy families benefit from this delicious two ingredient recipe that is ready in 30 minutes and easily customizable.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword instant pot shredded chicken, pressure cooker chicken, shredded chicken
Prep Time 10minutes
Cook Time 10minutes
Natural Release Time 10minutes
Total Time 30minutes
Servings 6servings
Calories 144kcal
Author Melissa Williams | Persnickety Plates
Ingredients
1.5lbsboneless skinless chicken breast
1cupchicken stock
Instructions
Place chicken in the body of the instant pot and add the stock. Cover, make sure the steam vent is closed.
Pressure cook on high for 10 minutes for thawed chicken or 15 minutes for frozen chicken*.
Pressure time will take about 10 minutes. Once chicken is done pressure cooking, allow it to naturally release for 10 minutes.
Use in your favorite dishes!
Notes
Note: If using frozen chicken, try to separate the pieces from each other first. This may leave the chicken unevenly cooked if it is in a frozen block.