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The Best Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Recipe (Freezer Meal)

Make this Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Recipe (Freezer Meal), it's awesome for a busy day when you need something quick and easy for dinner!
Serving6
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Pressurize Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika

Equipment

Instructions

  • Place chicken in Instant Pot and pour in broth. Sprinkle seasonings over chicken.
  • Seal lid and turn valve to SEALING. Set MANUAL and set timer to 15 minutes.
  • When chicken is finished cooking, move valve to VENTING and do a quick release of the pressure.
  • Remove chicken and transfer to a plate (leaving broth in the pot).
  • Shred the meat using 2 forks. If desired, add about 1/2 cup (or more if needed) of broth to the chicken for added moisture and flavor.

Notes

  • Use in any recipe that calls for shredded chicken or rotisserie chicken.
  • You can freeze this 2 different ways - 1. cook and shred chicken and freeze when it cools down or 2. put all the ingredients together in a freezer container and cook from frozen, then shred once they are finished cooking and use right then.
  • To thaw cooked and shredded chicken that has been frozen, the best way is to place the chicken from the freezer to the fridge and let it thaw overnight, then in the morning and it will be thawed and ready to go.  To speed up the thawing process, place the container or bag with the chicken into a bowl with lukewarm water.
  • This will last in the freezer for about 90 days.
To turn this into a freezer meal:
  • Place all the ingredients except for the chicken broth into a gallon-sized freezer bag. Place freezer bag into freezer and it will last up to 90 days.
  • When ready to use, dump ingredients from bag into Instant Pot and add 1 cup of chicken broth (or water) in with the frozen food. Place the lid on top, move the valve to SEALING, and press the MANUAL button. Set timer for 25 minutes. Follow the rest of instructions as written.

Nutrition

Calories: 176 kcal · Carbohydrates: 1 g · Protein: 32 g · Fat: 4 g · Saturated Fat: 1 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 97 mg · Sodium: 319 mg · Potassium: 595 mg · Fiber: 1 g · Sugar: 1 g · Vitamin A: 53 IU · Vitamin C: 5 mg · Calcium: 10 mg · Iron: 1 mg
Cuisine: American
Author: Steph Loaiza
Course: Main Course