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    The Ultimate Shredded Chicken Instant Pot Recipe

    February 13, 2017 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 3 Comments

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    the ultimate instant pot shredded chicken

    Yes, the Ultimate. THE ULTIMATE.

    Today, I’m sharing my ultimate shredded chicken recipe with you.

    Why?

    Because I need to have shredded chicken on hand. I like to have shredded chicken on hand. And I NEED to have shredded chicken on hand.

    Reason being…we love meals that call for shredded chicken, but I NEED for it to be made “ahead of time.” I need to have it ready to go.

    So I cook it in larger batches, and freeze it in 2-4 cup portions (depending on what I might be using it for.) Then, when it’s time to make a chicken chili, or roll up enchiladas, or throw together a quick ‘stack-ee-s’ kind of meal, the chicken is ready to go.

    Yes, having this ‘little step’ (it’s actually a big step, that takes up quite a bit of time) done in advance makes a HUGE difference on a frantic weeknight.

    Generally, I’ll make a larger batch of this during my afternoon “time block,” when I need to re-stock the freezer with shredded chicken.

    It’s the easiest and most ‘hands off’ to do in the Instant Pot. I’ve got an important secret to share about this…an ingredient that is essential to help cut that plain chicken-y flavor. Read the recipe closely 😉 Also, I like to mix white and dark meat – but you could absolutely use all white or all dark meat!

    And tomorrow, I’ll share 10 ways to ‘flavor-ize’ this shredded chicken!

    If you have no idea what an Instant Pot is, or how to use yours to the fullest, I’d highly recommend signing up for my new EPC101 class and joining our “hotline” Facebook group! 

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    The Ultimate Shredded Chicken Instant Pot Recipe

    The best-ever chicken!
    Prep Time5 minutes
    Cook Time15 minutes
    Servings - 4 servings

    Ingredients 

    • 4 small boneless, skinless chicken breasts
    • 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
    • 1 cup water
    • 1/2 cup chicken stock
    • 1 Tbsp vinegar
    • Salt and pepper

    Instructions

    • Add the chicken breasts, chicken thighs, water, chicken stock and vinegar to the Instant Pot or EPC insert.
    • Set to Sealing.
    • Manual, High for 15 minutes.
    • (If cooking from partially frozen or frozen, cook on Manual, High for 22-25 minutes.)
    • Quick Release.
    • Shred with 2 forks, strain off excess liquid. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
    • If you plan to freeze it, let it cool completely before adding to baggies with bag holders and freezing.
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    Filed Under: Budget Friendly Recipes, Chicken Recipes, Electric Pressure Cooking 101, Instant Pot Recipes, Pressure Cooker Recipes, Whis-Kid

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    Comments

    1. Jewel says

      February 19, 2017 at 12:14 pm

      Thanks for the recipe and freezing ideas! I received and instant pot… And I haven’t been too comfortable using it yet! It’s a crock pot that’s a pressure cooker also and more! This gives me confidence to try cooking chicken much quicker than my old crock pot! I’m not used to getting my foods cooked so fast!!
      ***One tip to shred chicken quicker and without the mess!! Toss the forks and claw shredders and get out your hand mixer you use to quickly make a cake etc. Put chicken in a metal bowl… I guess a plastic would work too!
      Just turn on the mixer and go at your chicken in a kinda bouncy like motion… Keeping the beaters moving around while the chicken is shredded!! A huge time saver and Wonderful Life Hack!! Saving time with your instant pot is great!! Now save time shredding the chicken with your hand mixer!! Love your emails and great recipes!!
      Thanks =)

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    2. Valerie says

      July 6, 2017 at 6:15 pm

      Thank you for the recipes. I really need some basic Insta Pot recipes, I have no idea what to do with it! Quick question: how would I adjust the cooking time if I cut the amount of chicken in half? Thanks!

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    3. Michelle says

      July 14, 2017 at 11:56 am

      Do you think this is about 2 lbs of meat??

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