Instant Pot BBQ Pulled Chicken Bowls

Name: Instant Pot BBQ Pulled Chicken Bowls
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 15 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 1/2 cup of your favorite BBQ sauce; 1/4 cup chicken broth; 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/4 teaspoon onion powder; 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder; Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional); Shredded romaine lettuce, for serving; Barbeque sauce for drizzling, for serving; Sliced red onion, for serving (optional); Chopped fresh cilantro, for serving (optional)

6 steps

Prep:10minCook:20min

These Instant Pot BBQ Pulled Chicken Bowls are quick, healthy, and easy to prepare. Ready to serve in only 30 minutes.

Updated at: Thu, 18 Jan 2024 19:40:10 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories254.8 kcal (13%)

Total Fat4.1 g (6%)

Carbs19.8 g (8%)

Sugars16 g (18%)

Protein32.5 g (65%)

Sodium628 mg (31%)

Fiber0.5 g (2%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

3 servings

15 ouncesboneless skinless chicken breasts

½ cupbbq sauce

¼ cupchicken broth

¼ teaspoonsmoked paprika

¼ teaspoononion powder

⅛ teaspoongarlic powder

cayenne pepper

optional

romaine lettuce

Shredded, for serving

Barbeque sauce

for drizzling, for serving

red onion

Sliced, for serving, optional

fresh cilantro

Chopped, for serving, optional

Instructions

Step 1

Add the chicken breasts, BBQ sauce, chicken broth, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper (if using) to the Instant Pot. Make sure the chicken is coated in the sauce.

Step 2

Close the lid of the Instant Pot and set the valve to "Sealing."

Step 3

Cook on high pressure for 20 minutes.

Step 4

When the cooking time is complete, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then release any remaining pressure manually.

Step 5

Remove the chicken from the Instant Pot and shred it with two forks.

Step 6

Serve the pulled chicken over shredded romaine lettuce. Drizzle with additional BBQ sauce, top with sliced red onion and chopped cilantro (optional).