Pressure Cooker Shredded Chicken
Pressure cooker shredded chicken! This quick shredded chicken was cooked in a pressure cooker (Instant pot) to perfection, it was moist and flavourful. It all came together in 10 minutes. Shredded chicken is versatile and a must in every home. Learn how to make the best-shredded chicken ever.
Equipment
- Pressure Cooker / Instant Pot
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts substitute with boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 500 ml Chicken broth 2 cups
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme optional
- ½ teaspoon cumin optional
Instructions
- Turn on the pressure cooker or instant pot then add the chicken breasts, seasoning, spices and broth. Cover the pressure cooker/instant pot and turn the valve to close or seal then select the meat function or manual high pressure (if using an instant pot) and time for 10 minutes. Note that the 10 minutes is the active time to cook the chicken.
- Once the chicken has completely cooked, carefully open the valve to slowly release the pressure then quick pressure release. Remove the lid and then transfer the chicken to a plate. Let it cool and then shred using two forks.
- Use shredded chicken in meals as desired or store in the fridge or freezer for future use.
Notes
- Use any seasoning or herbs of choice
- Store leftover shredded chicken in the fridge as soon as it cools down and within 2 hours
- If you would be using frozen chicken breasts, add extra 5 minutes to the cooking time and make sure the chicken are separated before cooking
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