Easy Shredded Chicken Recipe (Instant Pot or Slow Cooker)
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Ingredients
- 3-4 pounds of boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup of chicken broth / chicken stock or a cup of water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
How to Make Shredded Chicken In an Instant Pot
- Begin by placing the chicken breasts on the bottom of the electric pressure cooker. Next, add the salt, pepper, and chicken broth to the pot.
- Secure the lid and set the cook time to 10 minutes at high pressure. Once the cooking time is done, allow a 5-minute natural release, followed by a quick release.
- Next, remove the lid and, using two forks, shred the chicken. Use a wooden spoon to mix the shredded chicken with the broth/juices.
How to Make Shredded Chicken in Your Slow Cooker
- Begin by placing the chicken breasts on the bottom of your crockpot Next, add the salt, pepper, and cup of liquid to the bottom of the pot.
- Allow the chicken to cook on low heat for about 8 hours.
- Once it’s cooked, shred chicken with two forks. Stir it with a wooden spoon to combine it with the remaining cooking liquid in your crock pot.