Instant Pot~35 minComplexity
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.
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Ingredients
6 servings
- •2 lbs Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •1 cup Low Sodium Chicken Broth
- •1 tsp 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- •0.5 tsp 1/2 teaspoon freshly-cracked black pepper
- •0.5 tsp Garlic powder
- •0.5 tsp Paprika, Smoked
Instructions
- 1Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels, then season evenly on all sides with the kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- 2Pour the low sodium chicken broth into the Instant Pot and add the seasoned chicken breasts, ensuring they are submerged in an even layer.
- 3Close the Instant Pot lid, set to high pressure, and cook for 8 minutes. The internal temperature of the thickest breast should reach 165°F when done.
- 4Allow natural pressure release for 5 minutes, then carefully release any remaining pressure. 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 with the cooking liquid and toss thoroughly to combine.
- 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
185
calories
34g
protein
4g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 0g
- Saturated fat
- 0.9g
- Sodium
- 120 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.1g
6 servings per batch · ~192g 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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