5.0 from 9 votes
Instant Pot Chicken Tenders
Instant Pot Chicken Tenders are easy to make, ready in minutes, and perfect for meal prep.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 91 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts about 2 pounds (908g)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ground pepper to taste
- 1 cup (237ml) chicken broth or water
Instructions
- Slice chicken into tenders and place in a bowl or zip top bag. Add all of the ingredients (except broth) and toss to coat.
- Place a trivet in the bottom of the Instant Pot insert, then pour in the chicken broth.
- Place chicken tenders on top of the trivet. They can touch but do not stack or overlap.
- Place on the lid, turn the valve to the sealing position, and set to manual pressure / high pressure for 6 minutes.
- When done perform a quick pressure release, open the lid and carefully remove chicken.
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Notes
- To cut chicken tenders, start with boneless, skinless chicken breasts.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the chicken breast against the grain into tenders of equal length and thickness.
- Brown the chicken in the Instant Pot using the saute function. This step is optional but will lock in the juices and make the tenders more flavorful.
- Be sure to cook the chicken on a trivet or it will burn.
- Making chicken tenders in Instant Pot is a great way to use leftover chicken breast.
- Always check for doneness with a meat thermometer. The temperature should be 165F / 74C when inserted into the thickest part of chicken breasts.
- There are 0 WW Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.
- To cut chicken tenders, start with boneless, skinless chicken breasts. Use a sharp knife to cut the chicken breast against the grain into tenders of equal length and thickness.
- Brown the chicken in the Instant Pot using the saute function. This step is optional but will lock in the juices and make the tenders more flavorful.
- Be sure to cook the chicken on a trivet or it will burn.
- Making chicken tenders in Instant Pot is a great way to use leftover chicken breast.
- Always check for doneness with a meat thermometer. The temperature should be 165F / 74C when inserted into the thickest part of chicken breasts.
- There are 0 WW Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.
Nutrition Information
Calories
91kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
48mg
(16%)
Sodium
619mg
(26%)
Potassium
331mg
(9%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
357IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
14mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 91
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 91kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 619mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 331mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 357IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.