Learn how to cook chicken breast in an Instant Pot in minutes! This easy chicken breast recipe results in flavorful and juicy chicken and it's ready to enjoy in a fraction of the time compared to other methods.
Add chicken broth/stock to Instant pot and place trivet in the inner pot.
Season chicken breasts with seasonings and place on the trivet in the Instant Pot.
Close the lid, turn the valve to ‘Sealing’ and pressure cook for 8 minutes on High pressure. Let pressure release naturally for 5 minutes and then carefully release the remaining pressure by turning the valve on the Instant pot lid.
When all the pressure is released and the pin has dropped, carefully open the lid, and remove the chicken breasts to a plate and let rest for 5 - 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
NOTES
Place the chicken breasts on a trivet to protect them from burning.
make sure you place all chicken breasts in a single layer on the trivet, otherwise, they might not cook evenly.
Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure that your chicken is fully cooked through. It should register at 165F.
Let the chicken rest before slicing and serving it. This will allow the juices to redistribute.
You can also make a pressure cooker shredded chicken by shredding the chicken with two forks after it has been cooked.
You can also make a sauce or gravy to serve along with the Instant pot chicken breast. Make a cornstarch slurry in a small bowl.
Storage: You can store the chicken breasts in an airtight container in the fridge for 4 - 5 days.
NUTRITION
Nutrition Facts
Instant Pot Chicken Breast
Amount Per Serving
Calories 170Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 3g15%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 80mg27%
Sodium 449mg19%
Potassium 504mg14%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 26g52%
Vitamin A 188IU4%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 15mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
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