This shredded chicken cooks quickly in the Instant Pot and is so incredibly versatile! Enjoy with veggies, over rice, in tacos, or for meal prep. You really can serve it up limitless ways!
2poundschicken breasts, boneless and skinless, can be fresh or frozen
1cupchicken stock or broth
2teaspoonitalian seasoning
1teaspoonsalt
½teaspoongarlic powder
¼teaspoonblack pepper
Instructions
Add all ingredients to the Instant Pot.
Seal the Instant Pot. Set it to Pressure Cook (or Manual, depending on the model Instant Pot you have) on high pressure for 10 minutes if using fresh chicken or 12 minutes if using frozen chicken. (It will take a few minutes for it to come to pressure and then the count down will start.)
Once the cooking time has passed do a natural release for 10 minutes. (That means you should not vent the instant pot immediately after cooking time is done.) After the 10 minutes is over do a quick release by flipping the valve to "venting" to release any remaining steam.
Remove chicken from Instant Pot and use a fork to shred it. Place shredded chicken back in the Instant Pot. You'll see quite a bit of liquid but the chicken will absorb a lot of it once shredded. Taste and add more salt or seasonings if desired. (You can drain the remaining liquid before serving if you're eating immediately. If using this chicken for meal prep I recommend keeping the liquid with the chicken so that it's perfectly juicy when you're ready to eat.)