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instant pot with shredded chipotle chicken inside.

Instant Pot Chipotle Chicken

5 from 2 votes
Quick and easy way to make flavorful chipotle chicken to use in all your favorite dishes.
Prep Time: 8 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Author: Venessa Mandelkow
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken breasts boneless and skinless about 2-3 breasts
  • 1 cup chicken broth (Note 1)
  • 2 tablespoons garlic infused olive oil (Note 2)
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon ancho chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice about 1 lime

Instructions

  • Place the sealing ring in the cover of a 6-quart Instant Pot.
  • Add chicken broth, garlic oil and chipotle chili powder, dried oregano, ancho chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and ground black pepper to the inside liner pot. Stir until the spices are combined with the broth and garlic oil.
  • Nestle the chicken breasts into the liquid.
  • Add the cover, make sure the sealing ring is in place, and cook on high pressure for 12 minutes.
  • Once done cooking, naturally release the pressure for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, release any remaining pressure and remove the cover.
  • Remove the cooked chicken breasts and shred them with two forks on a cutting board.
  • Place the shredded chicken back into the cooking liquid and stir.
  • Add the lime juice to the shredded chicken. Stir again.
  • Keep the Instant Pot set to keep warm.
  • Serve the shredded chicken in tacos, burrito bowls, quesadillas, taco salads, or tostadas.
  • For an easy meal, use this chicken to build chipotle chicken rice bowls or prep lunches for the week (see notes below).

Notes

Note 1: Chicken stock can also be used. Use a gluten free or low FODMAP version if needed.
Note 2: Do not have garlic infused oil? Use a neutral oil like avocado oil and add ½ teaspoon garlic powder.
Chipotle Chicken Rice Bowl:
Serve the shredded chicken over cilantro lime rice with your favorite toppings like lettuce, tomatoes, green onion tops, corn, black beans, cheese, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.

Meal Prep Chipotle Chicken:

For easy lunches, divide into containers with:
Heat together: 
Rice, chipotle chicken, beans, and corn
Keep separate: 
Lettuce, tomatoes, green onions, cheese, and sauces
Remove cold ingredients before reheating, then add back on top before serving.
Storage: 
Keep shredded chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Freeze in a freezer-friendly container for up to 4 months.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1 ServingCalories: 248kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 12gFat: 14gSugar: 3g
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