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Instant Pot&Reg; Shredded Chicken

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Recipe Summary Instant Pot&Reg; Shredded Chicken

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

Ingredients | Instant Pot Cooker Base

4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts

½ cup water

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

Combine chicken breasts, water, salt, 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.

Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

Shred the chicken using 2 forks. Store shredded chicken in an airtight container with the liquid to help keep it moist.

Substitute chicken broth for the water if preferred.

Info | Instant Pot Cooker Base

prep: 10 mins cook: 30 mins additional: 5 mins total: 45 mins Servings: 16 Yield: 4 pounds chicken

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