This Pressure Cooker Pulled Chicken recipe is sponsored by the Crock-Pot® brand. All opinions are my own.

Friends, you’re going to thank me for this scrumptious pressure cooker pulled chicken recipe. It’s so incredibly simple, delicious, and best of all, super easy to make even on busy weeknights!

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I recently mentioned how much I am adoring my new Crock-Pot® Express Crock Multi Cooker, but it’s worth repeating!

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Pressure Cooker Pulled Chicken Recipe

The Crock-Pot® Express Crock Multi-Cooker helps me create delicious dinners by combining the functions of a pressure cooker, slow cooker, steamer, sauté/browning, along with 8 built-in preset buttons that effortlessly cook a variety of great tasting meals. It puts food on our table 70% faster than traditional cooking.

I’ve been a little slow to jump onto the pressure cooker wagon. If you’re in the same boat, don’t keep putting this off!

The first recipe I tried was an easy Pressure Cooker Chicken Orzo Soup, and my latest recipe is this yummy Pressure Cooker Pulled Chicken.

Y’all, this pressure cooker shredded chicken recipe is to die for. The meat is incredibly tender and works well for lunches throughout the week.

In fact, this would even be a great meal prep recipe. You could pair this shredded chicken with steamed vegetables, roasted potatoes, rice or quinoa to create quick and easy meals to sustain your family throughout the week.

I chose to use chicken breasts in this recipe but you can use whichever type of chicken you prefer.

I have so many recipes that utilize chicken that I can’t wait to transform into pressure cooker recipes!

It’s really amazing how fast you’re able to put dinner on the table when you’re preparing pressure-cooked meals. I am truly a convert!

In fact, my kids ask for pressure cooker spaghetti about three times a week!

Whether you choose to serve this pressure cooker pulled chicken with veggies or on a big soft bun, you’re going to love this easy family dinner option.

Be sure to keep reading to find my easy 7-day Holiday Helper Meal plan and find out how you can enter to win your own Crock-Pot® Express Crock Multi-Cooker!

7-Day Holiday Helper Meal Plan

SUNDAY: Pressure Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage
MONDAY: Meaty Monday Slow Cooker Meatballs (serve w/ rice + veggies)
TUESDAY: Creamy-Dreamy Slow Cooker Cheesy Potato Soup
WEDNESDAY: Hump-Day Slow Cooker Brown Sugar and Pineapple Ham
THURSDAY: Homework-Helper Chicken Orzo Soup
FRIDAY: TGIF 15 Bean Soup
SATURDAY: Weekend Warm-Up Slow Cooker Spicy Chicken Soup

Ingredients

2-2.5 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breast about 3 large breasts
1 onion diced
2 cloves garlic minced
2 green peppers diced
1 can cola
1/4 cup white sugar
1 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 18 oz. bottle BBQ sauce

Instructions

Place chicken breasts, chili powder, sugar, salt, onion, garlic and green pepper in your pressure cooker. Cover with 1 can cola (I used Coca-Cola).
Lock the lid and ensure the valve is closed. Pressure cook on high for 15 minutes.
When you hear the beep indicating the cooking is completed, manually release the pressure. Once pressure is released, remove the lid.
Carefully (it will be hot, use oven mitts) lift the inner pot out of the cooker and drain the liquid. Remove the chicken to a plate and use two forks to shred the meat.
Return to pot and add 1 bottle of your preferred BBQ sauce. Stir to coat the chicken. You can use the brown/sauté mode to re-heat the mixture if too much cooling has occurred while shredding. This should only take a couple minutes. Serve warm on buns!

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Nutrition values are estimates, sourced from an online nutrition calculator. This information should never be considered a substitute for medical advice. Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.

Course: Dinner

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191 Comments

Billie says:

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We just got the Crock Pot Express and this pulled chicken recipe was the first thing we made in it. My whole family gave it rave reviews! It was easy to make and tasted absolutely amazing!

U. E. CHAPA says:

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It’s a piece of cake and ideal for my style of cooking (great dishes that can be eaten within 1.25hrs).

I trimmed the recipe so I could make it for just two persons and it came out excellent. It took less than 45min from start to finish; however, since my girlfriend and I both enjoy spicy hot I added a diced Serrano pepper in the mix.

Pulled chicken is just as good, and moist, as pulled pork but without the fat calories! The next time I make this dish I will use Rootbeer instead of coke.

Jean W says:

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Looks amazing and so easy! Cooking in my Express Pot right now. Can’t wait to try it!

ellen beck says:

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Fingers crossed Crissy! Thanks for the chance. It was nice coming to your blog. Happy belated birthday- hope it was a good one! Post more eh?

Kim myers says:

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I think I would make chicken fajita in it. It’s a family favorite

Juanita May says:

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Beef Stew, my all time favorite.

Susan Christy says:

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I’d make Merlot Chicken With Mushrooms

Julie Terry says:

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I would make stew

Kelsey vinson says:

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I would love to make some pulled pork!

Sam says:

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I actually love beef stew and vegetable soup slow cooked. I want to try vegetable soup with roast. I had it once and it was so good!! I want to try making it myself!!