Instant Pot Chicken Breast

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This Instant Pot Chicken Breast recipe is the one you’ve been waiting for! It’s so easy to make perfectly cooked moist, tender chicken breast Instant Pot style.

Not only is it simple and easy to follow, but it gives you consistently moist and flavorful chicken each and every time.

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WHY MAKE THIS RECIPE

Moist and Tender – No overcooked chicken here. You get moist and tender chicken breast Instant Pot style every time.

chicken breast smoked paprika oil garlic salt powdered onion chicken broth or water

INGREDIENTS

HOW TO MAKE INSTANT POT CHICKEN BREAST  

1. Combine the chicken breast with the oil and seasonings in a bowl until coated.

2. Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode, heat the oil, the add the chicken and brown for about 3 minutes on each side.

3. Turn off the Instant Pot, remove the chicken, and set aside on a plate.

4. Pour 1 cup of chicken broth into the Instant Pot and scrape any bits that have stuck to the bottom of the insert, then place the trivet inside.

5. Set the browned chicken breasts on top of the trivet. Place the lid on the Instant Pot, turn the valve to sealing, and set to manual pressure / high pressure for 5 minutes.

6. When done, allow for a natural pressure release of 7 minutes (or 10 minutes thicker breasts), then manually release any remaining pressure.

7. Let the chicken breast rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

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