Instant Pot Shredded Chicken
This Instant Pot Shredded Chicken delivers 52g protein and only 277 calories per serving — the baseline for any macro-tracking lifter's meal prep. Prepare 6 servings in quick time and portion immediately; the neutral base works across any cuisine or sauce you're tracking. Use this as your weekly anchor for hitting protein targets without cooking multiple proteins.
Ingredients
- •Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless(1361g)
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •Low Sodium Chicken Broth(240g)
- •1 teaspoon kosher salt
- •1/2 teaspoon freshly-cracked black pepper
- •Garlic powder(3g)
- •Paprika, Smoked(3g)
Instructions
- 1Add the chicken breasts, seasoning and chicken stock to the bowl of your pressure cooker. Give everything a brief toss to combine, then arrange the chicken breasts so that they are spread out in an even layer.
- 2Cover and set the pressure cooker lid valve to “sealing.” Pressure cook on high for 10 minutes, followed by a 5 minute natural release, followed by a quick release (carefully flip the valve to “venting”) to release whatever pressure remains.
- 3Remove the lid and use two forks to shred the chicken. Give it a thorough toss with the remaining juices in the pressure cooker.
- 4Serve the chicken while it’s nice and warm. Or transfer it to a sealed container and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. (If freezing, I recommend portioning the chicken in small storage containers or storage bags, so that you have the option to thaw and use small portions rather than having to thaw the entire batch.)
Nutrition — Per Serving
277
calories
52g
protein
6g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 1g
- Saturated fat
- 1.3g
- Sodium
- 155 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.2g
6 servings per batch · ~268g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Instant Pot Shredded Chicken have per serving?
Each serving provides 52g of protein with only 277 calories, 6g fat, and 1g carbs. This macro profile makes it one of the leanest protein sources available in the PrepForge library.
How long does Instant Pot Shredded Chicken take to make?
This recipe qualifies as quick prep and yields 6 servings, so you're batch-cooking a week's worth of protein base in one session. The shredded format works seamlessly across multiple meals—bowls, tacos, salads, or straight as a protein addition.
Is Instant Pot Shredded Chicken good for fat loss?
At 277 calories and 52g protein per serving, this is an optimal choice for aggressive fat loss phases where minimizing calories while maintaining protein is critical. The negligible carbohydrate and fat content maximizes macro flexibility for the rest of your day.
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