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Instant Pot Everything Shredded Chicken

Tender, versatile shredded chicken made quickly in the Instant Pot with simple pantry seasonings.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 9 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 medium onion peeled and halved
  • 3 stalks celery cut into large pieces
  • 2 cloves garlic peeled and crushed
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth low-sodium

Equipment

  • Instant Pot or electric pressure cooker
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Tongs or spatula
  • forks (for shredding)
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Measuring cup

Method
 

  1. Add the halved onion, celery pieces, and crushed garlic to the bottom of the Instant Pot.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the kosher salt, ground black pepper, and ground turmeric until evenly mixed.
  3. Season the chicken breasts evenly with the spice mixture on all sides.
  4. Place the seasoned chicken breasts on top of the vegetables in the Instant Pot.
  5. Pour the low-sodium chicken broth into the pot around the chicken. Do not pour directly over the seasoned surface.
  6. Seal the Instant Pot lid and set to High Pressure (Manual) for 18 minutes.
  7. When the cooking cycle finishes, allow a natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then carefully perform a quick release until the pressure indicator drops.
  8. Remove the chicken from the pot and shred with two forks. Discard the cooking liquid and cooked vegetables, or puree them and freeze for another use.

Notes

  • Each pound of chicken yields about 2.25 cups shredded.