Instant Pot® Shredded Chicken

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Description

Shredded chicken is really easy to make in your Instant Pot®. Make this big batch and reheat as needed.

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Combine chicken breasts
  2. water
  3. salt
  4. and pepper in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer’s instructions; set timer for 20 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  5. Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer’s instructions
  6. about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
  7. Shred the chicken using 2 forks. Store shredded chicken in an airtight container with the liquid to help keep it moist.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 30 mins

Total Time: 45 mins

Servings: 16

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