Frozen Chicken Thighs in Instant Pot Shredded

Instant Pot shredded frozen chicken thighs on a white plate with a fork and a white napkin on the side

Frozen Chicken Thighs in Instant Pot Shredded

If you are looking for a quick and easy way to make chicken thighs for a late night dinner, then this is for you. Making these Instant Pot frozen chicken thighs that is shredded takes under 25 minutes to make and is juicy and flavorful!

Cook Time 12

Natural Release 10

Total Time 22

Servings

Calories 272kcal

Author Lara Clevenger, Registered Dietitian

Equipment

Instant Pot

Ingredients

1 cup water
2 lbs chicken thighs frozen
1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

First, add the water and the frozen chicken thighs in the bottom of the Instant Pot.
Next, place the lid on the Instant Pot and make sure the knob is set to sealed. Then hit manual, select high pressure and set the timer to 12 minutes.
Let the Instant Pot perform a natural pressure released.
Then carefully remove the lid. Drain out the liquid. Save ¼ cup of the liquid to be added back later.
With 2 forks or an electric hand mixer, shred the chicken thighs.
After the chicken is shredded, add the Italian seasoning, salt, pepper and ¼ cup of liquid to the shredded chicken.
Stir to evenly season the chicken.
Serve as is or use the chicken to make wraps, chicken salad or for in your favorite casseroles.

Notes

Adding back the ¼ cup of liquid helps to keep the shredded chicken from drying out.

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