Italian Shredded Chicken (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1/2 cup water.
02 - 4.5-5 pounds bone-in skin-on chicken thighs.
03 - 24 ounce jar pasta sauce.
04 - 2 teaspoons oregano.
05 - 1 teaspoon basil.
06 - 1 teaspoon parsley.
07 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder.
08 - Sea salt to taste.
09 - 1 can tomato paste.
10 - 1 can green beans, drained.

# Instructions:

01 - Add water to bottom of Instant Pot or slow cooker. Place chicken thighs skin side up.
02 - Pour in pasta sauce and seasonings, stir gently to combine while keeping chicken covered.
03 - For Instant Pot: 15 minutes high pressure, 10 minute natural release. For slow cooker: 5.5 hours on low.
04 - Remove chicken. Stir green beans and tomato paste into sauce while shredding chicken.
05 - Remove skin and bones, shred chicken, then return to sauce. Adjust salt to taste.

# Notes:

01 - Makes enough for two meals.
02 - Reserve 4 cups for sandwiches next day.
03 - Serve first half over pasta.

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