Easy Flavorful Shredded Chicken (Instant Pot and Slow Cooker)
Easy Flavorful Shredded Chicken comes in handy in many different recipes. Great for meal prep as it can be used in endless delicious dishes. Add to salads, soups, pastas, bowls, etc. This shredded chicken recipe takes very little effort to prep. So flavorful and comes with instructions on how to be cooked in both the Instant Pot and Slow Cooker.
Ingredients
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 lb chicken breasts (boneless and skinless)
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp pink sea salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 spring fresh thyme
- 1 spring fresh rosemary
Instructions
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In a small mixing bowl, whisk together spices and herbs; ground turmeric, paprika, garlic powder, dried oregano, pink sea salt, black pepper, fresh thyme, and fresh rosemary. Dab dry chicken breasts.
If using Instant Pot:
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Pour chicken broth inside Instant Pot then place trivet in the pot. Layer chicken breasts over trivet. Sprinkle blended seasoning over chicken breasts and rub making sure breasts are well coated with seasoning.
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Cover IP locking it. Place steam valve on seal position and set pressure cook option on high. Set timer for 8 minutes. It will take some time for pressure to build up before it starts counting down from 8 minutes. Allow NRP for 5 minutes then manually release the rest of pressure.
If using Slow Cooker:
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Pour chicken broth inside slow cooker then place chicken breasts inside the pot. Sprinkle blended seasoning over chicken breasts and rub making sure breasts are well coated with seasoning. Place lid on slow cooker and set on low allowing breasts to cook for 8 hours; or set on high and slow cook for 4 hours.
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Once chicken is cooked using either pot, remove breasts and place on a cutting board. Use two forks to shred your chicken. It should easily fall apart. You can place shredded chicken back in the pot and toss with broth if desired for more flavor.
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Place shredded chicken in tupperware or zip bags. Store in fridge for up to 3-5 days or freeze portions up to 3 months. (I like to portion mine out by 2 cups and freeze that way). Use shredded chicken as a side or in your favorite chicken recipes like soups, salads, bowls, etc.
Recipe Notes
Tips and Substitutions:
- Use trivet if cooking chicken breasts in the Instant Pot- Using a trivet will allow the chicken breasts to cook evenly in the Instant Pot resulting in juicy and tender chicken.
- Switch up your spices and herbs- Use other spices and herbs if you wish. You can use fresh garlic, cilantro, parsley, cumin, etc.
- Substitute for chicken broth- You can use vegetable broth or water. Broth is better as it will give the chicken more flavor.
- Freeze shredded chicken in portions- Freeze shredded chicken in portions of 1-2 cups. This way, you only have to thaw out what's needed at a time.