Description
How to Shred Chicken Breast (3 ways!) – How to easily shred chicken breast in the Instant Pot (using fresh or frozen chicken), Slow Cooker or Stove Top!
Ingredients
																
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			Instant Pot:
- 1 cup broth
 - 3–4 chicken breasts
 
Slow Cooker:
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
 - 4 chicken breasts
 
Stove Top:
- 3–4 chicken breasts
 - water for saucepan
 
Instructions
Instant Pot (fresh chicken):
- Add 1 cup of chicken broth (or water) to Instant Pot.
 - Place chicken inside (no need for trivet).
 - Set Instant Pot to “Seal” and cook on High Pressure for 8-10 minutes.
 - Allow Instant Pot to naturally release.
 
Instant Pot (frozen chicken)
- Add 1 cup of chicken broth (or water) to Instant Pot.
 - Place chicken inside (no need for trivet).
 - Set Instant Pot to “Seal” and cook on High Pressure for 10-12 minutes.
 - Allow Instant Pot to naturally release.
 
Slow Cooker:
- Add broth and chicken to slow cooker.
 - Cover and let cook on high for 3 hours or on low for 6-8 hours (or until enter of thickest part of chicken reaches internal temp of 165).
 
Stove Top:
- Take medium/large saucepan and fill 3/4 of the way with water.
 - Bring to a boil.
 - Add chicken to boiling water and reduce temp to bring water to a simmer.
 - Let simmer 15-20 minutes.
 - Carefully remove and ensure center of thickest part of chicken has reached 165 degrees.
 
To Shred:
- To shred simply pull cooked chicken apart with two forks or a pair of bear claws.
 
Notes
- The cook time varies depending on what appliance you use.
 - This recipe was tested using a 6 quart Instant Pot Duo.
 - Storage: To store, place in airtight container and place in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.