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Instant Pot Chicken Breasts
How to make Instant Pot Chicken Breast, cooked from fresh or frozen, in just 25 minutes and completely hands off.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 388 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast , fresh or frozen
- 1 cup liquid (water, chicken broth, apple, or pineapple juice)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Place your inner pot into the instant pot and place the trivet in the bottom.
- Add 1 cup of liquid to the instant pot (water, chicken broth, pineapple or apple juice).
- Place chicken breasts on top of the trivet in a single layer and season with salt, pepper or any seasonings you like.
- Secure the instant pot lid and make sure the vent is set to “sealed”.
- Pressure cook on high for 8-10 minutes for fresh chicken breast, or 10-12 minutes for frozen chicken (depending on the thickness of the breasts). Cook time stays the same no matter how much chicken you add to the pot; the pot will just take longer to come to pressure.
- When timer beeps, allow the pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes, then turn the valve to “venting” to release any remaining steam.
- If desired, test chicken with a thermometer; it should reach 165 degrees. (If it’s just shy, place the lid back on and allow it to rest for 5 minutes. If the chicken is still not cooked to at least 160 degrees, secure the instant pot lid and cook for 1-3 minutes longer, on high pressure.)
- Allow the chicken to rest 5 minutes before cutting, or shredding.
- For shredded chicken: Remove the trivet after cooking, and leave about 1/2 cup of liquid at the bottom of your pot. Place chicken back in the pot with the liquid after it rests and shred with a handheld mixer. Easy and quick shredded chicken!
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Notes
- Chicken will stay fresh in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days, or place in freezer bags and freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
Calories
388kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
72g
(144%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
218mg
(73%)
Sodium
979mg
(41%)
Potassium
1259mg
(36%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
102IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
17mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 388
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 388kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 72g | 144% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 218mg | 73% |
| Sodium | 979mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 1259mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 102IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.