Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Breast

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Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Breast is an easy, hands-free way to cook juicy, tender breast for recipes that call for it precooked. This method makes fresh or frozen chicken available in under 30 minutes.

·published 2020-01-17

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Servings

['4', '4 cups']

Total time

25 min

prep 5 min

Calories / serving

68 kcal

Ingredients (4)

serves

2 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts (about 1.5 lbs (fresh or frozen))chicken
1/8 teaspoon Saltsalt
1/4 teaspoon Black Pepperpepper
1 cup Chicken Broth (or preferred cooking liquid)chicken

Instructions (6 steps)

01Place CHICKEN BREASTS in the pressure cooker. Season with SALT and PEPPER, and add BROTH.
02Select "Manual" or "Pressure cook" on HIGH pressure for 6 minutes followed by a FULL 10-minute natural pressure release (NPR).Note: Add 2 minutes per pound for frozen chicken breast
03Flip the pressure release valve to the "Venting" position to release any remaining steam. Open the lid and insert a quick-read thermometer in the center of the thickest breast to confirm 165°F minimum temp * see recipe footnotes about this
04Transfer chicken breasts to a plate, draped with aluminum foil, and allow to rest for 5 minutes before shredding.Note: This is key for moisture retention, so resist the temptation to shred them right away.
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