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By: MadelinePosted: 03/08/2020Updated: 04/01/2021

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This Instant Pot Shredded Chicken recipe is the easiest way to prep shredded chicken breast. Prepare your chicken breasts from frozen or thawed and use it in many recipes!

three quarter view of a bowl of instant pot shredded chicken

Add this Instant Pot Shredded Chicken recipe to your weekly meal prep!

I have shared this basic shredded chicken breast recipe on my Instagram countless times and I figured it was time I get the full recipe up on the blog! It is the easiest, Whole30 friendly shredded chicken recipe that you can use in recipes all week long.

This is a recipe that I use in my meal prep almost every single week. Shredded chicken is so versatile and I can use it in many recipes. My favorite way to use this Instant Pot Shredded chicken is in salads, grain bowls, tacos and quesadillas!

above view of half a bowl shredded chicken in instant pot

What kitchen tools will I need to make this shredded chicken in Instant Pot?

  • Liquid measuring cup
  • Instant Pot or any other pressure cooker!
  • Forks to shred

How to shred chicken?

Okay might seem like an OBVIOUS question, but there are actually a few different ways to shred chicken. The classic way to shred chicken is to use two forks. Hold the chicken breast with one for and use the other to shred pieces.

If you have a stand mixer you can use the flat attachment to shred chicken breast. Just place the instant pot cooked chicken breasts in the stand mixer bowl, and process on a low speed until all of the chicken is shredded.

above view of a bowl of instant pot shredded chicken

What ingredients will I need to make this healthy shredded chicken?

Just grab the two basic ingredients below to make some juicy shredded chicken.

  • Boneless skinless chicken breast
  • Chicken broth or chicken bone broth or 1 chicken bouillon cube and 2 cups of water

Can I shred frozen chicken in the instant pot?

Yes! You can use this exact same method to shred frozen chicken breast in your instant pot.

Just place the frozen chicken breasts in your instant pot like you would if they were thawed. Then, set the instant pot timer to 16 minutes instead of 12 minutes and after the time goes off you will have beautiful cooked chicken!

Let’s make some Instant Pot Shredded Chicken!

Step 1: Place Ingredients in Instant Pot and Set

First, place chicken and chicken broth into the Instant Pot. Then, close the Instant Pot and set the valve to sealing. Next, set the Instant Pot to cook at manual high pressure for 12 minutes.

Step 2: Cook and Release Pressure

Allow the Instant Pot to come to pressure – about 10-15 minutes. Then, cook for 12 minutes.

Next, allow the Instant Pot to naturally release for 10 minutes – do not touch the nozzle. Then, manually release the pressure by moving the nozzle to venting.

Step 3: Shred the Chicken

Then, remove the chicken from the Instant Pot and shred with two forks. Next, take some of the extra chicken broth from the Instant Pot and pour over the shredded chicken. Mix it in to keep the chicken juicy.

Step 4: Enjoy!

three quarter view of a bowl of shredded chicken with a spoon in it

How long will this shredded chicken recipe keep in the fridge?

Once prepared, store this shredded chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Can I use chicken bouillon instead of chicken broth?

Yes, you can use bouillon to make this shredded chicken in the Instant Pot! Just turn your instant pot on to sauté and add 2 cups of water and a bouillon cube to the IP.

Stir and sauté until the bouillon cube dissolves. Then follow the normal instructions!

Check out these shredded chicken recipes!

  • Curry Chicken Salad
  • Dairy Free Buffalo Chicken Dip
  • BLT Chicken Salad

You can find the full recipe below. If you make this recipe, please rate and review it in the comments, or share it with me on Instagram!

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Recipe

Instant Pot Shredded Chicken

★★★★★ 5 from 8 reviews

Make delicious and juicy shredded chicken in the instant pot with just a few simple steps.

Recipe By: Madeline
Prep: 2 minutesCook: 22 minutesTotal: 24 minutes
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Servings: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cups chicken broth or chicken bone broth

Instructions

  1. Place boneless skinless chicken breasts into the Instant Pot and pour chicken broth into the pot with the chicken
  2. Close the Instant Pot and set the nozzle to sealing
  3. Set the Insant Pot to manual high pressure for 12 minutes 
  4. Allow the Instant Pot to come to pressure and cook for 12 minutes
  5. After the Instant Pot beeps all the pressure to relase naturally for 10 minutes (do not touch the nozzle)
  6. After 10 minutes manually release the pressure by switching the nozzle to releasing
  7. Remove the chicken from the Instant Pot and shred using two forks
  8. Pour some of the leftover chicken broth from the IP over the shredded chicken and toss to mix in
  9. Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days
This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.
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  1. Gwynne says

    Posted on 3/11 at 7:25 am

    If I doubled this would the cooking time be the same?

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 3/11 at 2:59 pm

      Yes should be fine, but be sure to double liquid if you double chicken.

      Reply
  2. Jeanne says

    Posted on 9/22 at 7:48 pm

    I used 1 cup hot sauce 1 cup water. The instant pot times were perfect. Will always refer to this method when cooking chicken. Thanks!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 9/22 at 9:54 pm

      that sounds perfect!!!

      Reply
  3. Cameron Binder says

    Posted on 1/4 at 2:31 pm

    This was perfect. I doubled the recipe and it turned out amazing. Used some of it to put into a Minestrone soup, some for chicken soup and some to put on salads for the week! This will definitely be in the rotation from now on:)

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 1/4 at 3:15 pm

      amazing!! Great uses for it!!

      Reply
  4. Bernadette says

    Posted on 1/4 at 4:11 pm

    I make this at least once a week!! It’s perfect to add to soups, salads and burritos.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 1/7 at 1:04 pm

      amazing!! thank you!

      Reply
  5. Natalie says

    Posted on 1/4 at 8:43 pm

    I made this tonight, and the chicken turned out great! I cut it up and tossed it in a salad for dinner. Thanks for the recipe!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 1/7 at 12:48 pm

      love that! my favorite meal prep recipe!

      Reply
  6. Amy Morgan says

    Posted on 1/5 at 7:10 pm

    I just got an Instant Pot and have been intimidated, but I follow you on IG and saw you mention this recently. So I tried it tonight, and it’s awesome! So easy, and your instructions are simple and clear. One question I had is if you can do this with frozen breasts? Thanks so much!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 1/7 at 12:45 pm

      YES!! Proud of you! for frozen breasts increase the time to 16 minutes and you should be good!!

      Reply
      • Amy Morgan says

        Posted on 1/9 at 4:43 pm

        Awesome! Trying that tonight!

        Reply
  7. Ceci says

    Posted on 1/31 at 3:00 pm

    This was a game changer for me. I tried this and it was awesome! Definitely saving this for later.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 2/1 at 9:04 pm

      amazing!!! so glad to hear it!

      Reply
  8. Jacqueline says

    Posted on 5/8 at 1:24 pm

    So easy and delicious. Thank you!

    Reply
  9. Jacqueline says

    Posted on 5/8 at 1:38 pm

    So easy and delicious. Thank you! I love that the chicken flavor is versatile for multiple recipes.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 5/11 at 8:24 am

      thank you!!

      Reply
  10. Kiara says

    Posted on 11/11 at 12:10 am

    I LOVE THIS RECIPE!! It’s so simple and so easy but I absolutely love it. I shredded some chicken super easy and quick, was able to make bbq chicken with half and taco meat for the other.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 11/15 at 9:36 am

      aw thank you!!! I love it for meal prep like that

      Reply

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