Instant Pot Chicken Breasts
Juicy and flavorful chicken breasts cooked to perfection in the Instant Pot, perfect for quick meals or meal prep.
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 pounds chicken breasts (boneless and skinless)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup chicken broth (low sodium or no sodium added)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together Italian seasoning, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Rub this mixture into the chicken breasts.
- Set the Instant Pot to Sauté and add olive oil. Once hot, add the chicken breasts and sear on all sides until golden brown. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- Pour the chicken broth into the pot. Place the trivet inside and arrange the chicken breasts on top.
- Seal the Instant Pot lid, set the valve to 'Sealing', and select Manual or High Pressure. For fresh chicken, cook for 5 minutes; for frozen chicken, cook for 10 minutes.
- After cooking, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then switch to quick release for any remaining steam.
- Open the lid, transfer the chicken to a cutting board, and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing or shredding.
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Notes
Store cooked chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Freeze for up to 3 months.