Description
Smoky Instant Pot BBQ Pulled Chicken is a quick, flavorful dish made with boneless chicken breasts, BBQ sauce, and simple spices. Perfect for busy weeknights or weekend gatherings, it’s tender, juicy, and packed with smoky flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (plus more for serving)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to Sauté mode and add olive oil.
- Season chicken breasts with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place chicken in the Instant Pot and sear for 2-3 minutes per side.
- Pour in chicken broth and 1 cup of BBQ sauce.
- Seal the lid and cook on high pressure for 15 minutes.
- Allow natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then quick release the rest.
- Remove chicken and shred using two forks.
- Return shredded chicken to the pot and stir to coat with sauce.
- Serve with extra BBQ sauce on buns, over rice, or with your favorite sides.
Notes
- Use your favorite BBQ sauce to customize the flavor.
- This recipe freezes well for meal prep.
- Add a splash of liquid smoke for extra smoky flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
