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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.
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Natural release
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 170 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
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 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 Information
Calories
170kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
80mg
(27%)
Sodium
449mg
(19%)
Potassium
504mg
(14%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
188IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
15mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 170
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 170kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 449mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 504mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 188IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.