How to Shred Chicken Breasts (3 ways!)
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
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.
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