Instant Pot Shredded Chicken 2 Ways

Use this easy Instant Pot recipe to make spicy or plain shredded chicken.

Course Main

Cuisine American, Western

Keyword Instant pot shredded chicken, shredded chicken breasts

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Servings

Calories 167kcal

Add broth to Instant Pot insert.
Add chicken breast in the stock.
Mix together, salsa, seasoning, coriander, lime zest (and red pepper flakes if using).
Top chicken breast with mix.
Close pot, set valve to sealing, select the manual or pressure cook button (dependent upon IP model), select high pressure and set the timer to 8 mins (thin breast) or 10 mins (thick breast).
Do a NPR and take out chicken and shred.
Sauté the remaining liquid till it reduces in about half, switch off heat and add the shredded chicken back in.

Add broth to Instant Pot insert.
Add chicken breast in the broth.
Top chicken breast with salsa.
Close pot, set valve to sealing, select the manual or pressure cook button (dependent upon IP model), select high pressure and set the timer to 8 mins (thin breast) or 10 mins (thick breast).
Do a NPR and take out chicken and shred.
Sauté the remaining liquid till it reduces in about half, switch off heat and add the shredded chicken back in.

Cook time does not include time to come up to pressure or for pressure to release.

Tips

This serves 6 if you are serving it with other food (tacos, salsa, avocado, etc). If you want it to be the main component of your meal, it will serve 3-4.
To freeze, simply place it in freezer-safe bags or containers until needed.
The total cook time does not include the time it takes for the Instant Pot to get to pressure and the time for the natural pressure release.

Weight Watchers Points

For both spicy and the plain version, there are:

Serving Suggestions