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 chicken broth
- 3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Slow Cooker:
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Stove Top:
- water
- 3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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 ½ cup chicken broth and 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts to slow cooker.
- Cover and let cook on HIGH for 3 hours or on LOW for 6-8 hours (or until the of thickest part of chicken reaches internal temp of 165℉).
Stove Top:
- Take a large saucepan and fill ¾ of the way with water. Bring to a boil.
- Add 3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 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℉.
To Shred:
- Simply pull cooked chicken apart with two forks and use in any recipe or store for later.
Notes
- Cook Time: it varies depending on what appliance you use.
- Instant Pot: This recipe was tested using a 6 quart Instant Pot Duo.
- Nutrition Info is for the Instant Pot version.
- Storage: keep in an airtight container and place in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 50kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.1g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 158mg | Potassium: 162mg | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 13IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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