Pressure Cooker Pulled Chicken
Pressure Cooker Pulled Chicken yields tender, juicy strands of chicken with clean, lightly seasoned flavor that works in everything from tacos to salads and sandwiches. It’s special for how quickly it cooks up while staying moist and shreddable, perfect for weekly meal prep or feeding a crowd on busy weeknights. Serve warm and season further to match your dish.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves16
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Place the chicken breasts, water, salt, and pepper into a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot). Close and lock the lid. Choose high pressure per the manufacturer's directions; set the timer for 20 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build.
- 2
Carefully release the pressure using the quick-release method as directed by the manufacturer, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
- 3
Shred the chicken with 2 forks. Store the shredded chicken in an airtight container with the cooking liquid to keep it moist.
- Calories 124.15 kcal Moderate
- Protein 23.0 g Good Source
- Carbs 0.43 g Moderate
- Total Fat 3.06 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.78 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 91.86 mg High
- Sodium 419.21 mg Moderate
- Fiber 0.19 g Low Source
- Sugar 0.33 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.32 g Low Source
- Calcium 0.85 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.63 mg Low Source
- Potassium 278.42 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.35 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
No known allergens listed for this recipe. Always double-check ingredients for your needs.