Instant Pot Chicken Breast
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.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 ½ cups low sodium chicken broth*
- 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter
Instructions
- 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.
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Notes
- Place chicken in a single layer on a trivet to cook evenly and prevent burning.
- Use an instant-read thermometer - chicken is done at 165 F.
- Let rest before slicing to keep it juicy.
- For shredded chicken, shred with two forks after cooking.
- Optional: Make a quick gravy with a cornstarch slurry using the cooking liquid.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 4 - 5 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 449mg | Potassium: 504mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 188IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg
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