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Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
  • Total Time: 27-29 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Instant Pot
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

This Instant Pot Shredded Chicken recipe delivers tender, flavorful chicken breasts cooked quickly under pressure. Perfect for meal prep or as a base for various dishes, the chicken is seasoned with lemon, garlic, herbs, and smoked paprika, offering a bright and savory profile. Using the Instant Pot ensures moist and juicy chicken that can be easily shredded for salads, tacos, sandwiches, and more.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Seasonings

  • 4 fresh or frozen boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Juice of 1 lemon (divided)

Additional Ingredients

  • 1 cup water or chicken broth
  • 4 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 1 sprig thyme
  • 1 sprig rosemary

Instructions

  1. Prepare Instant Pot: Place the trivet inside the Instant Pot and pour 1 cup of water or chicken broth into the pot. This liquid is necessary to create steam for pressure cooking.
  2. Season the Chicken: Arrange the chicken breasts on the trivet evenly. Sprinkle kosher salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and lemon zest over the chicken to infuse it with flavor.
  3. Add Aromatics: Squeeze the juice from half the lemon over the chicken breasts. Add the smashed garlic cloves, thyme sprig, and rosemary sprig into the pot for aromatic seasoning.
  4. Seal and Cook: Lock the Instant Pot lid in place and set the steam release valve to the sealing position. Select High Pressure cooking mode. Set the timer for 14 minutes if cooking frozen chicken breasts or 12 minutes for fresh breasts.
  5. Pressure Release: Once cooking completes, allow the pressure to naturally release inside the pot for 10 minutes. Then carefully move the steam release valve to venting to release any remaining pressure.
  6. Shred the Chicken: Remove the chicken breasts carefully from the pot. Use two forks or meat claws to shred the chicken to desired consistency for serving or storing.

Notes

  • Using chicken broth instead of water adds extra flavor to the chicken.
  • Frozen chicken breasts may require slightly longer cooking time, so adjust accordingly.
  • Natural pressure release helps maintain moist and tender chicken.
  • The shredded chicken can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
  • Use shredded chicken in tacos, salads, sandwiches, soups, or casseroles.

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