Instant Pot Chicken Breasts
Juicy, flavorful Instant Pot Chicken Breasts, ready in just 30 minutes and are perfect for lunch or dinner! Cook from fresh or frozen! They are so versatile and can be incorporated into your favourite dish or served as is, paired with your favourite sides – you can’t go wrong!
Prep: 5min
Total: 30min
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 serving, calories 337 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 50 g, Fat 13 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 145 mg, Sodium 573 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g
Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
- 2 pound chicken breasts (about 4 to 6 breasts, boneless and skinless)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup chicken broth (low sodium or no sodium added, or water)
Instruction:
- In a small bowl combine the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt and pepper.
- Rub the spice mix generously over each chicken breast.
- Set the Instant Pot to the Saute setting and add the olive oil to heat.Set the Instant Pot to the Sauté setting and add the olive oil to heat. When the olive oil is hot add the chicken breasts and sear on all sides. You might have to do this in 2 batches. Remove the chicken from the Instant Pot and set aside. Remember if you don’t want to sear your chicken breasts or are using frozen chicken breasts and just want to shred it, you can skip this step.
- Pour the chicken broth into the Instant Pot, then place the trivet inside. Place the chicken on top of the trivet and close the Instant Pot lid.
- Set the valve to sealing and set the Instant Pot to Manual/High Pressure for 5 minutes. If using frozen chicken, set the Instant Pot to Manual/High Pressure for 10 minutes.
- When the time is up, let the Instant Pot release naturally for 10 minutes then quick release remaining pressure.
- Open the lid and transfer the chicken to a cutting board or serving platter. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing it or serving.
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FAQ
Why is my chicken tough in Instant Pot?
Oddly enough, it can be really challenging to get the right texture when cooking boneless chicken breasts. They cook quickly in the Instant Pot, but if you don’t cook them long enough they get a weird, rubber-like texture that’s nearly impossible to chew, and if you cook them too long, their texture gets dry.
Is frozen chicken in Instant Pot safe?
You can safely cook frozen meat in an Instant Pot because pressure cooking cooks foods quickly. Unlike a slow cooker, in which frozen food may stay in a dangerous temperature range for too long, the Instant Pot can quickly bring frozen food to a safe temperature.
How long does chicken breast take in the Instant Pot?
Pressure cook on high for 8-10 minutes for fresh chicken breast, and 10-12 minutes for frozen chicken (depending on the thickness of the breasts). Cook time stays the same no matter how much chicken you add to the pot; the pot will just take longer to come to pressure.
Can you stack chicken in Instant Pot?
Add the chicken breasts to the Instant Pot. It is ok to stack them on top of one another. If they are frozen make sure to separate them into individual pieces before adding to the pot so they will cook evenly. Lock the lid in place and turn the valve to SEALING.
