Perfectly Cooked Shredded Chicken

An easy how-to for making perfectly cooked, shredded chicken in the oven or Instant Pot for use in any recipe calling for shredded chicken.

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Ingredients

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Step 1

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Step 2

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Step 3

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Step 4

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Perfectly Cooked Shredded Chicken

An easy how-to for making perfectly cooked, shredded chicken in the oven or Instant Pot for use in any recipe calling for shredded chicken.

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