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How to Cook Frozen Chicken in the Instant Pot

Forget to take the frozen chicken out of the freezer? Don't worry! It cooks in the Instant Pot in no time!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Natural Release Time
20 mins
Total Time
37 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 135 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts frozen, about 1 inch thick
  • 1 cup chicken broth or water
  • Seasonings to taste (I used Trader Joe's 21 Seasoning Salute)

Instructions

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  1. Pour chicken broth into the instant pot. Place the trivet insert over the broth. Add the chicken in a single layer on top of the trivet. Season the chicken to add flavor.
  2. Place the lid on the instant pot. Set the valve to sealing and cook the chicken on Manual on the high pressure setting for 12 minutes. When the timer goes off, let the pressure naturally release for about 20 minutes, or until the pin drops.
  3. Take the lid off and shred or slice chicken to serve.

Notes

  • You will need a trivet for this method.
  • Most instant pots come with a trivet, but I lost mine. I bought a silicon trivet at Target.
  • If you don't use the trivet and you put the chicken directly into the broth or water, it will essentially boil the chicken instead of steaming it and the texture will be more rubbery. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 135kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 72mg (24%) Sodium 561mg (23%) Potassium 512mg (15%) Vitamin A 36IU (1%) Vitamin C 10mg (11%) Calcium 13mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 135

% Daily Value*

Calories 135kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 72mg 24%
Sodium 561mg 23%
Potassium 512mg 11%
Vitamin A 36IU 1%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 13mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.