Cook up a batch of shredded chicken in less than 15 minutes with your Instant Pot. Quick and easy to prep and juicy and full over flavor, it's great to use in so many recipes.
Add chicken broth/stock to Instant pot and place trivet in the inner pot.
Season chicken breasts with seasonings and place on the trivet in the Instant Pot.
Close the lid, turn the valve to ‘Sealing’ and pressure cook for 7 minutes on High pressure. Let pressure release naturally for 5 minutes and then carefully release the remaining pressure by turning the valve on the Instant pot lid.
When all the pressure is released and the pin has dropped, carefully open the lid, and remove the chicken breasts to a plate and let rest for 5 - 10 minutes.
Using two forks, shred chicken breasts.
Notes
Use the trivet in your Instant Pot for this recipe.
Naturally release pressure for 5 minutes before quickly releasing the remaining pressure. This will ensure that the chicken is juicy, tender, and fully cooked.
You can use frozen chicken but increase the cooking time to 15 - 20 minutes depending on the thickness of the chicken breasts or thighs.
Let the chicken rest for 5 to 10 minutes before shredding it. This allows the juices to redistribute so that your chicken isn't dry. But don't refrigerate it before shredding it, chicken shreds easiest when it is warm.
Add some of the cooking liquid back to the shredded chicken for moisture and flavor.