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The Best Instant Pot Chicken Breast Recipe

Make perfect juicy meat with this simple recipe.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
14 mins
Servings: 3
Calories: 282 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning Herbed de Provence
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground garlic
  • salt
  • ground black pepper
  • 6 ounces (180ml) chicken stock divided
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1 pound (453g) skinless boneless chicken breast 3 fillets

Instructions

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  1. In a small bowl mix together the mixed herbs (or Italian seasoning), paprika, coriander, ginger, garlic, salt, pepper, 1 tablespoon olive oil and 2 tablespoons of the chicken stock into a paste.
  2. Put the chicken breasts in a bowl and coat the fillets in the paste.
  3. Select the sauté setting of the Instant Pot, add in the oil into the instant pot insert and when hot brown the chicken fillets on both sides (about 2 mins on either side).
  4. Remove the chicken fillets from the Instant Pot insert, and set aside on a plate.
  5. Add the remaining chicken stock into the Instant Pot insert, and scrape any bits stuck to the bottom of the pot from frying with a silicone or wooden spoon.
  6. Place the trivet inside before adding the chicken fillets on top of the trivet.
  7. Cover your Instant Pot and set the valve to the SEALING position.
  8. Select the manual or pressure cook button (dependent upon IP model), select high pressure and set the timer to 5 minutes. 
  9. Let the steam release naturally for about 8 minutes (10 minutes for thicker chicken breasts) before quick releasing then opening.
  10. Do remember to check the temperature of the chicken using a  Meat thermometer. 

Notes

  • increase the time under pressure to 10 mins.
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  • Thicker chicken breasts will require you to increase the seasonings to ensure they're fully coated.
  • The total cook time does not include the time it takes for the Instant Pot to get to pressure and the time for the natural pressure release. Plan for additional time.
  • To cook from a frozen chicken breast, increase the time under pressure to 10 mins.
  • For best results, do a natural release. If you want to do a quick release, increase the time under pressure to 10 mins.
  • Weight Watchers Points - If you replace the 1 tbsp olive oil used for frying with a calorie-controlled cooking spray, there are 0 Blue Plan SmartPoints per serving.

Nutrition Information

Calories 282kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 35g (70%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 106mg (35%) Sodium 202mg (8%) Potassium 630mg (18%) Vitamin A 300IU (6%) Vitamin C 3.4mg (4%) Calcium 39mg (4%) Iron 2.7mg (15%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 282

% Daily Value*

Calories 282kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 35g 70%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 106mg 35%
Sodium 202mg 8%
Potassium 630mg 13%
Vitamin A 300IU 6%
Vitamin C 3.4mg 4%
Calcium 39mg 4%
Iron 2.7mg 15%

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