Instant Pot Chicken (Ultimate Guide)
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4.9
182 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
4 mins
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Cook Time
16 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Instant Pot Chicken (Ultimate Guide)
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This Instant Pot chicken recipe guides you to perfectly cook and season chicken breasts using simple salt and pepper along with water for pressure cooking. The method yields tender chicken ready to be shredded or used in various dishes. Timing depends on weight, with natural pressure release ensuring juiciness. It is straightforward and practical for batch cooking chicken quickly.
Description
Instant Pot Chicken offers a method to cook boneless chicken breasts with minimal seasoning—just salt and black pepper—and water for pressure steaming. The chicken is placed on a trivet inside the Instant Pot, allowing even cooking. The cook time is calculated based on weight (60 seconds per ounce), plus 10 minutes of natural pressure release to ensure thorough and tender results. This gentle method helps retain moisture and makes shredding easy.
The dish results in plain cooked chicken that can be shredded or sliced and added to salads, sandwiches, tacos, or casseroles. As the seasoning is basic, it serves as a versatile base for many meals where additional sauces or spices may be added.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Add 1 cup of water to the Instant Pot, insert the trivet. Place chicken on top of the trivet.
- Set the Instant Pot to high pressure for about 60 seconds per ounce of chicken, plus about 10 minutes of natural release. For example, a 16-ounce chicken breast would require 16 minutes of cooking and 10 minutes of natural release. (see recipe notes for frozen chicken)
- Once done, shred the chicken apart by using a fork or a blender. Enjoy with your favorite dish!
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