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Pulled Chicken Recipe

Learn how to make pulled chicken in under 30 minutes following this easy recipe! Using a hand mixer is so easy!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword pulled chicken, Pulled chicken recipe, pulled chicken recipes, shredded chicken
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 274kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups chicken broth
  • 2 chicken breasts
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  • Place chicken breasts inside Instant Pot. Season with salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder.
    2 chicken breasts, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Add chicken broth to Instant Pot.
    1.5 cups chicken broth
  • Cover and set to pressure cook on high for 14 minutes. If using frozen chicken breasts, cook on high for 18 minutes.
  • Allow the pressure to release naturally once finished cooking. After the pressure releases, shred the chicken using an electric mixer or two forks.

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Notes

Boiled Shredded Chicken Recipe (Stovetop)
  1. Add chicken breasts to a pot on the stove over medium-high heat.
  2. Completely cover the chicken with water or chicken broth. It is important the chicken is fully submerged.
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  4. Once boiling, reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through completely.
  5. Shred using two forks.
Shredded Chicken in Crockpot
  1. Add seasoned chicken breasts to the slow cooker submerged in chicken broth.
  2. Cook on low 4-5 hours, or on high 2-3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  3. Shred using two forks.
Tips on Shredding Chicken
  • You can season the chicken however you like. If you plan on using it for BBQ, use your favorite BBQ seasonings. If you're making it for tacos, burritos, a southwestern soup, or chili, you may want to use taco seasoning.
  • Chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F when completely cooked through and ready to shred. Use a meat thermometer to measure the internal temperature.
  • If you want to make more shredded chicken, use ¾ cup of chicken broth for every 1 chicken breast. 2 chicken breasts is enough for about 2-4 people depending on appetite and what the chicken is used for. Just don't go over the fill line of your Instant Pot or Slow Cooker and keep in mind, chicken should be completely submerged if cooking on the stove.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 274kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 148mg | Sodium: 1498mg | Potassium: 889mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 74IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg