Easy Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Thighs

Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Thighs are a simple last-minute dinner idea for a weeknight. The Instant Pot makes these chicken thighs juicy and tender in less than 30 minutes. Great for meal prep too!

Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Thighs

Cooking chicken thighs in the Instant Pot is super simple, and it’s my favorite way to cook shredded thighs. Leaves the chicken moist and full of flavor!

I love using shredded chicken thighs to make this Keto Bacon Chicken Ranch Casserole and this Keto Chicken Cordon Bleu.

Check out my Instant Pot shredded chicken breast recipe to make shredded chicken breast!

Why You’ll Love These Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Thighs

• Perfect for preparing meals. – This shredded chicken thigh recipe is great for meal prep and can be added to casseroles, salads, and even tacos to boost your protein intake.
• Easy and simple recipe – Making these shredded chicken thighs in the Instant Pot is simple and only takes about 30 minutes. With these simple ingredients that you can pick up at your local grocery store.
• Keto and low carb – With only 1g of total carbohydrates and 28g of protein per serving. This makes a great low carb meal.

Ingredients

• Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs
• chicken broth or water
• seasonings: salt, black pepper, optional fresh thyme

tips and tricks

DO NOT skip the “natural pressure release” step. This step is essential to ensure that the shredded chicken thighs remain moist and juicy.

If you want to make homemade chicken broth, save the extra liquid in the bottom of the Instant Pot after cooking.

Tools to make this recipe easy

Instant Pot is one of my favorite kitchen tools! It cuts down on time but leaves the moisture you want in each dish!

How to make shredded chicken thighs in the Instant Pot

1. Place the chicken thighs in the Instant Pot (no trivet necessary).
2. Next, add the ½ cup of chicken broth. If you don’t have chicken broth you can substitute it with water or bone broth.
3. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
4. Put the lid on the Instant Pot and make sure the knob is sealed.
5. Press “manual”, select high pressure and set the time to 8 minutes.
6. It will take about 10 minutes to get to pressure. Let the chicken thighs cook for 8 minutes and allow the pressure to release naturally.
7. Carefully remove the lid from the Instant Pot.
8. Transfer chicken thighs to a bowl, reserving ~¼ cup Instant Pot liquid, discarding remainder.
9. Using 2 forks or an electric hand mixer, shred the chicken thighs.
10. Add reserved liquid to shredded chicken (this helps keep it moist!).
11. Optionally top with fresh thyme or herbs of your choice.

stove directions

If you don’t have an Instant Pot, you can always boil these chicken thighs in a pot.

In a Dutch oven, add seasonings and broth. Next, add the chicken thighs. Cook covered over medium heat for 15-20 minutes.

Check the internal temperature of the chicken with a meat thermometer. The chicken is done when the internal temperature is 165 degrees.

Remove chicken thighs and shred chicken with two forks.

Optional: Add about ¼ cup of liquid for more moisture.

substitutions

If you don’t have chicken thighs, you can substitute chicken breast, chicken strips, or even chicken breast fillets.

What to Serve with Instant Pot Boneless Chicken Thighs

I made these Instant Pot Chicken Thighs with Broccoli and topped them with Parmesan cheese and fresh thyme. It would also be great with Air Fryer Broccolini and Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash if you are trying to make it a low carb meal.

How to store

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

how to reheat

Remove lid from bowl and microwave on high for 1 to 1.5 minutes or until chicken is warm. You can also transfer the chicken to a microwave-safe plate to warm up.

Nutrition information for 1 cup shredded chicken

• 1 cup shredded chicken thighs equals about 5.5 ounces
• 1 cup of shredded chicken thighs has about 331 calories
• 1 cup of shredded chicken thighs is about 31g of protein
• 1 cup of shredded chicken thighs is about 3.6 g of fat

frequent questions

More easy chicken thigh recipes

If you’re looking for more recipes to make with chicken thighs (bone-in or bone-in), check out this Easy Palak Chicken Curry, Teriyaki Chicken Thighs, Roast Chicken Thighs, Cast Iron Chicken Thigh in Tomato Sauce, and Skillet Chicken and Vegetables.

Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Thighs

Lara

These Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Thighs are a simple last minute weeknight dinner idea or even great meal prep! The Instant Pot makes these chicken thighs juicy and tender in less than 25 minutes.

preparation time 5 minutes minutes

Time to cook 8 minutes minutes

Natural pressure release fifteen minutes minutes

Total Time 28 minutes minutes

Course Main dish

Kitchen American

portions 4

calories 420 kcal

Ingredients

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• 6 chicken thighs boneless skinless
• ½ cup Chicken soup
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

• Place the chicken thighs in the Instant Pot (no trivet necessary).

• Next, add the ½ cup of chicken broth. If you don’t have chicken broth you can substitute it with water or bone broth.

• Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.

• Put the lid on the Instant Pot and make sure the knob is sealed.

• Press “manual”, select high pressure and set the time to 8 minutes.

• It will take about 10 minutes to get to pressure. Let the chicken thighs cook for 8 minutes and allow the pressure to release naturally.

• Carefully remove the lid from the Instant Pot.

• Transfer chicken thighs to a bowl, reserving ~¼ cup Instant Pot liquid, discarding remainder.

• Using 2 forks or an electric hand mixer, shred the chicken thighs.

• Add reserved liquid to shredded chicken (this helps keep it moist!).

• Optionally top with fresh thyme or herbs of your choice.

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do not perform a quick pressure release. This will make the chicken tough. Only do this as a last resort if you are running out of time and don’t care about the tenderness of the chicken.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 1gramProtein: 31gramFat: 32gramSaturated fat: 9gramPolyunsaturated fat: 6grammonosaturated fat: 13gramTrans fat: 0.1gramCholesterol: 179milligramsSodium: 831milligramsPotassium: 406milligramsFiber: 0.1gramSugar: 0.1gramVitamin A: 135UIVitamin C: 0.1milligramsCalcium: 19milligramsIron: 1milligrams

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