Shredded chicken is a super basic recipe that can be dressed up any way you like, or mix-and-matched with other plate components to build a balanced meal! It’s the perfect meal prep protein.
Serves 6-8
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs raw skinless chicken breast
- 1 cup chicken stock, or water
- 1 tsp salt
- spices/seasonings of choice
Tip: the exact ingredient measurements do not have to be exact; you just want some liquid to keep the chicken breasts moist. For stovetop method use enough liquid to cover the chicken.
Directions
Instant Pot:
Place liquid, salt, and seasonings into Instant Pot. Stir. Adding chicken breasts and put on lid. Turn valve to sealing, select Pressure Cook (Manual) for 10 minutes, followed by a 10 minute natural release (leave it alone). Turn valve to venting to release whatever pressure is left. Open the lid and shred chicken breasts in the liquid (with 2 forks or by hand once cooled). Store chicken in cooking liquid and serve using tongs.
Crockpot / Slow Cooker:
Place chicken breasts in crockpot/slow cooker. Pour liquid and seasonings over chicken. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours. Shred chicken with 2 forks or by hand once cooled.
Stovetop:
Place chicken and other ingredients in pot or saucepan, using enough liquid to completely cover the chicken. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for ~20 minutes, or until chicken is completely cooked through (165 ºF). Shred with 2 forks or by hand once cooled. Store chicken in cooking liquid and serve using tongs.
Nutrition Facts
Per 3.5 ounces of slightly drained chicken: 150 kcal, 3.4 g fat, 1.2 g total carbohydrate (0 g fiber, 0.5 g sugar), 26.8 g protein
