Instant Pot Chicken Breast
User Reviews
5
167 reviews
Excellent
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
2 - 8
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Calories
190 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
International
Instant Pot Chicken Breast
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This recipe guides pressure cooking boneless, skinless chicken breasts in an Instant Pot with herbs and salt in water. The chicken cooks evenly through a zero-minute high-pressure setting followed by a natural release, producing juicy, tender meat suitable for a variety of dishes. Simple seasonings like oregano, rosemary, thyme, and bay leaves infuse subtle flavor during cooking.
Description
The Instant Pot method uses cold water, dried herbs (oregano, rosemary, thyme), bay leaves, and sea salt to create a flavored poaching environment for 1 to 4 chicken breasts. The zero-minute pressure cook time means the chicken cooks during pressure build-up and release, gently tenderizing it without overcooking. This approach produces consistently moist chicken that can be sliced for sandwiches, salads, or other preparations. The natural release preserves juiciness and texture. The recipe notes adjustments for frozen chicken breasts are available.
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Ingredients
- 1 - 4 (300g - 1200g) chicken breast boneless skinless
- 4 cups (1L) water cold, running tap, unspecialized source
- 1 teaspoon (0.8g) oregano dried
- 1 teaspoon (0.9g) rosemary dried
- 1 teaspoon (1g) thyme dried
- 2 (0.5g) bay leaf
- 5 teaspoons (35g) salt fine sea salt
Instructions
- Add Spice & Salt: Add 5 tsp (35g) fine sea salt, 2 bay leaves, 1 tsp (1g) dried thyme, 1 tsp (0.9g) dried rosemary, and 1 tsp (0.8g) dried oregano to Instant Pot. *Note: This amount of salt won’t make the chicken breasts too salty. You can skip the salt & spices if you're planning to add your own dressings, spices, or sauces to the chicken breast for salads, sandwiches, or other chicken recipes.Pour in 4 cups (1L) cold running tap water in Instant Pot.
- Pressure Cook Chicken Breast: Add 1 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts in Instant Pot. Pressure Cook at High Pressure for 0 minute (zero minute), then 9 - 12 minutes Natural Release.-For 1 Chicken Breast: Natural Release for 12 minutes-For 2 Chicken Breasts: Natural Release for 11 minutes-For 4 Chicken Breasts: Natural Release for 9 minutes*Note: 0 minute (zero minute) is not a typo! We're using the heat from the "Pressurize" Stage and "Depressurize" Stage to cook the chicken breast in Instant Pot.
- Check Chicken Breasts' Internal Temperature: Place chicken breasts on a chopping board, then check internal temperature at its' thickest part with an accurate thermometer. *Note: The USDA recommends 165°F (74°C) as the safe internal temperature for cooked chicken. If the temperature is off by more than 10°F, quickly place the chicken breasts back in Instant Pot. Close the lid, then let the residual heat in Instant Pot cook the chicken breasts for 1 - 2 more minutes. If not, let the chicken breasts rest until it reaches 165°F (74°C). For Reference, our chicken breasts jumped to 165°F (74°C) after resting for 3 minutes.
- Serve: Once the chicken breast has reached 165°F (74°C), slice and serve immediately. You can also shred the chicken breasts, add your favorite dressings, sauces, or seasonings, then serve them in salads, sandwiches, or wraps. Enjoy~
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Notes
- Frozen chicken breasts can be cooked by following specific step-by-step instructions linked in the recipe.
- Consider rating the recipe after trying it to provide feedback.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
190kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Cholesterol
104mg
(35%)
Sodium
214mg
(9%)
Potassium
601mg
(13%)
Vitamin A
50IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
49mg
(5%)
Iron
1.7mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2- 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories 190 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 190kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 104mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 214mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 601mg | 13% |
| Vitamin A | 50IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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