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Instant Pot Frozen Chicken Breast

Learn the Secrets on how to cook the Most Tender & Juicy Instant Pot Frozen Chicken Breast. Easy Quick Game-Changing Method yields moist & sliceable pressure cooker frozen chicken breasts for salad, taco, sandwiches and more!

Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 2 - 6
Calories: 175 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: International

Ingredients

  • 2 (600g) boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 cups (1L) cold water
  • 1 teaspoon (0.8g) dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon (0.9g) dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon (1g) dried thyme
  • 2 (0.5g) bay leaves
  • 5 teaspoons (35g) fine sea salt

Instructions

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  1. 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. Pour in 4 cups (1L) cold water.*Note: Don't worry! This amount of salt will not make the chicken breasts too salty. *Pro Tip: You can skip the salt & spice if you are planning to dress up the chicken breasts after pressure cooking. 
  2. Pressure Cook Frozen Chicken Breasts: Add 2 boneless, skinless frozen chicken breasts in Instant Pot. Pressure Cook at High Pressure for 3 minutes, then 18 - 20 minutes Natural Release.
  3. Check Chicken Breasts' Internal Temperature: Place chicken breasts on a chopping board, then check their internal temperature at its' thickest part with an accurate food thermometer. Give it a few minutes rest as the temperature rises to 165°F. *Note: The USDA recommends 165°F (74°C) as the safe internal temperature for cooked chicken. *Pro Tip: 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.
  4. Serve Chicken Breast: Once the chicken breasts have reached 165°F (74°C), slice and serve immediately. You can serve this chicken breasts as is or with your own seasonings & dressings in a salad, tacos, sandwiches, enchiladas, wraps...Enjoy!~

Notes

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Nutrition Information

Calories 175kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 31g (62%) Fat 3g (5%) Cholesterol 96mg (32%) Sodium 198mg (8%) Potassium 555mg (16%) Vitamin A 45IU (1%) Vitamin C 1.8mg (2%) Calcium 47mg (5%) Iron 1.5mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2- 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories 175

% Daily Value*

Calories 175kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 31g 62%
Fat 3g 5%
Cholesterol 96mg 32%
Sodium 198mg 8%
Potassium 555mg 12%
Vitamin A 45IU 1%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 2%
Calcium 47mg 5%
Iron 1.5mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.