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    10 Ways to Flavor-ize Shredded Chicken in the Instant Pot

    February 14, 2017 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 4 Comments

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    With shredded chicken, it feels like the flavor possibilities are endless.

    Yesterday, I shared my ultimate shredded chicken recipe. It’s “plain shredded chicken” and it’s like a perfect blank canvas for however you want to ‘flavor-ize’ it!

    Below, I’ll share a very simple and basic ‘recipe’ for each of these ways to flavorize the chicken.

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    Please note: the times and cooking functions might vary slightly by appliance. The Instant Pot DUO, 6 qt. was used for testing.

    Also, if you are using frozen chicken, you will want to add 5 to 8 minutes to the pressure cooking time. The time does not need to be doubled.

    Also, I’ve asked some of our EPC101 Class Members to share their favorite flavor-ized shredded chicken and some of them are included below! 

    1. “Plain” Shredded Chicken

    This is the recipe that I shared yesterday…go here to review and print it.

    This is the shredded chicken that I like to keep in my freezer too…details here!

    2. Italian Dressing with Pasta

    My friend Erin from MOB Society shared this recipe with us in our EPC101 Class Member FB group! 

    • 4 small boneless, skinless chicken breasts
    • 1/2 cup water
    • 1 cup Italian dressing

    Set to Sealing. Manual, High for 20 Minutes. 5-Minute pressure release. Shred chicken, strain liquid. Toss with cooked pasta and veggies. Whoa, yum!

    3. Honey Mustard Chicken

    Simple and delicious…and can be made with ingredients you probably have lurking in your fridge or pantry!

    • 4 small boneless, skinless chicken breasts
    • 1/2 cup water
    • 1/2 cup chicken broth
    • 1/2 cup honey
    • 1/2 cup yellow mustard
    • 1/2 tsp vinegar

    Set to Sealing. Manual, High for 20 Minutes. 5-Minute pressure release. Shred chicken, strain liquid.

    4. Ranchero Chicken

    Adapted from our Slow Cooker Ranchero Chicken.

    • 4 small boneless, skinless chicken breasts
    • 1/2 cup water
    • 1/2 cup chicken broth
    • 15 oz. can diced tomatoes

    Set to Sealing. Manual, High for 20 Minutes. 5-Minute pressure release. Shred chicken, strain liquid.

    5. Buffalo Wing Sauce with Honey

    This one is from Mary…she shared it in our EPC101 Class Member FB group! 

    Saute for 4 minutes 1 small onion, chopped. Then, add…

    • 4 small boneless, skinless chicken breasts
    • 1/2 cup chicken broth
    • 1/4 cup honey
    • 1/3 cup buffalo wings sauce
    • Salt and pepper

    Set to Sealing. Manual, High for 20 Minutes. 5-Minute pressure release. Shred chicken, strain liquid. Add another 1/3 cup buffalo wing sauce, or more, to taste.

    6. Hawaiian Chicken

    This one is adapted from our Slow Cooker Shredded Hawaiian Chicken.

    • 4 small boneless, skinless chicken breasts
    • 1/2 cup water
    • 1/2 cup chicken broth
    • 15 oz. can crushed pineapple
    • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
    • 1 red onion, chopped

    Set to Sealing. Manual, High for 20 Minutes. 5-Minute pressure release. Shred chicken, strain liquid.

    7. Fajita Chicken

    This one is from EPC101 Class Member Michele…Two thumbs up from her and her husband!

    • 4 small boneless, skinless chicken breasts
    • 1/2 cup water
    • 1/2 cup chicken broth
    • 1 Tbsp taco seasoning
    • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper

    Set to Sealing. Manual, High for 20 Minutes. 5-Minute pressure release.

    Shred chicken. Add 10 oz. bag frozen pepper and onion blend veggies.

    Switch to saute and let ‘saute’/bubble for 7 minutes.

    Strain off liquid, serve in tortillas or over rice.

    8. Ranch Chicken

    • 4 small boneless, skinless chicken breasts
    • 1/2 cup water
    • 1/2 cup chicken broth
    • 1 packet Ranch dressing mix or 2 Tbsp homemade Ranch dressing mix

    Set to Sealing. Manual, High for 20 Minutes. 5-Minute pressure release. Strain liquid, shred chicken.

    9. Spinach Artichoke Chicken

    Adapted from Slow Cooker Spinach Artichoke Chicken.

    • 4 small boneless, skinless chicken breasts
    • 1/2 cup water
    • 1/2 cup chicken broth
    • 2 cups chopped artichokes
    • 10 oz. frozen spinach

    Set to Sealing. Manual, High for 20 Minutes. 5-Minute pressure release. Strain liquid, shred chicken.

    Stir in 8 oz. cream cheese, 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese and 1 cup Parmesan cheese. Leave on warm for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring often until cheese have melted.

    TIP: Do NOT add dairy before pressure cooking. Swirl in the cream cheese and leave on warm setting for 8 to 10 minutes.

    10. BBQ Chicken

    Easy, peasy – and perfect for street tacos, regular tacos, adding onto pizza, or other baked potatoes, or sandwiches, or just eating straight up BBQ shredded chicken.

    • 4 small boneless, skinless chicken breasts
    • 1/4 cup water
    • 1 cup BBQ sauce

    Set to Sealing. Manual, High for 20 Minutes. 5-Minute pressure release. Strain liquid, shred chicken.

    11. & 12. Salsa Chicken (Red or Verde!)

    This was supposed to be a list of 10 ideas, but I’m throwing in 2 extras 😉 

    • 4 small boneless, skinless chicken breasts
    • 1/4 cup water
    • 1 cup red salsa OR 1 cup salsa verde

    Set to Sealing. Manual, High for 20 Minutes. 5-Minute pressure release. Strain liquid, shred chicken.

    What else should I add to this list??? What are your favorite ways to flavor-ize shredded chicken?

     

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    Comments

    1. Charlene says

      April 10, 2017 at 2:42 pm

      I love how easy it is to take frozen chicken to amazing chicken in the Instant Pot. Thanks for sharing with us at Instant Pot Link Up Party!

      Reply
    2. Tracy says

      July 11, 2017 at 11:02 pm

      Teriyaki Chicken!

      Reply
      • Amy says

        September 21, 2020 at 2:18 pm

        Recipe please!

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      […] Shredded chicken just might be my favorite type of meal to prepare in the Instant Pot. Load up the chicken (I prefer a half-half mix of chicken breasts and chicken thighs for best flavor!) with whatever sauces or marinades you wish and set on high for 15 minutes. Here are 10 ways to ‘flavor-ize’ shredded chicken in the Instant Pot! […]

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