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Instant Pot Shredded Chicken

Name: Instant Pot Shredded Chicken
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: Chicken breast, raw, boneless skinless; Chicken broth, low sodium; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly-cracked black pepper; Garlic powder; Paprika, smoked

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.

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Ingredients

6 servings

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Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless(1361g)
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
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Low Sodium Chicken Broth(240g)
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon freshly-cracked black pepper
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Garlic powder(3g)
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Paprika, Smoked(3g)

Instructions

1Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels, then season evenly on all sides with the garlic powder and smoked paprika.
2Pour the low sodium chicken broth into a large pot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat (about 3–5 minutes).
3Carefully add the seasoned chicken breasts to the boiling broth, ensuring they are submerged and arranged in an even layer. Reduce heat to medium and simmer covered for 12–15 minutes, until the internal temperature of the thickest breast reaches 165°F.
4Remove the pot from heat and let the chicken rest in the broth for 5 minutes, then transfer the chicken breasts to a cutting board, reserving the cooking liquid in the pot.
5Using two forks, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces, then return the shredded chicken to the pot and toss thoroughly with the remaining cooking liquid and seasonings.
6Divide the shredded chicken evenly into 6 airtight containers while hot, ensuring each portion includes some of the cooking liquid to keep the chicken moist.
7Cool the containers to room temperature (about 20 minutes), then seal and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition — Per Serving

277

calories

52g

protein

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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Common questions

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.