Instant Pot Chicken Breast – Juicy, Tender & Ready in Minutes
Juicy and tender, instant pot chicken breast is one of the best things you can make with your pressure cooker. It's so quick and easy! You'll only need a handful of simple ingredients and less than 30 minutes to whip it up. Perfect for a busy weeknight when you don't have much time to spare.
Servings: 2 people
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 chicken breasts boneless and skinless
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- In a small bowl, add the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt and pepper. Mix well to combine.
- Rub the spice mix all over each of the chicken breasts.
- Set the instant pot to the sauté setting and add olive oil. Once pot is hot (about 2 minutes), add chicken breasts and sear until both sides are golden brown. Set aside. If your chicken is frozen, you don’t need to do this step.
- Then, pour the chicken broth into the Instant Pot and place the trivet inside. Place the chicken on top of the trivet.
- Close the Instant Pot lid. Lock it and make sure the steam valve is in the sealed position.
- Select manual (older model) or pressure cook (newer models) and set on high pressure for 5 minutes (if using frozen chicken breast, set it to 10 mins). It’ll take about 10-15 minutes for the pot to reach pressure, then the timer will start counting down.
- After the 5 minutes is up, let the Instant Pot release naturally for 10 minutes. Then, do a Quick Release, which means move the valve to venting to release the steam. When all the steam is gone, open the instant pot.
- Open the lid and transfer the chicken to a cutting board. Let it rest for 5 minutes and then slice before serving.
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Notes
- To Store: Allow leftovers to cool and place them in an airtight container. Store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- To Freeze: Place cooled leftovers in a freezer-safe container or Ziploc bag. Store frozen for up to 4 months.
- To Reheat: Cover chicken with a damp paper towel and microwave on high, until warmed through. You can also reheat your chicken on the stovetop. Place it in a skillet and turn heat to medium, you can add a little olive oil to keep it moist, if desired. This chicken dish can also be reheated in the oven or toaster oven at 350°F.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/2 | Calories: 266kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 133mg | Sodium: 421mg | Potassium: 417mg | Fiber: 1g