Instant Pot Chicken Breast

The Instant Pot gives you tender and juicy chicken breast in just minutes.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Western

Diet: Gluten Free

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 25

Servings:

Calories: 234kcal

Combine the chicken breast with the oil and seasonings in a bowl until coated.
Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode, heat the oil, the add the chicken and brown for about 3 minutes on each side.
Turn off the Instant Pot, remove the chicken, and set aside on a plate.
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.
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.
When done, allow for a natural pressure release of 7 minutes (or 10 minutes thicker breasts), then manually release any remaining pressure.
Let the chicken breast rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Browning the chicken adds great flavor and color, but it's okay to skip this step if short on time.
Note that the chicken will not be cooked through after browning.
Select chicken breasts that are even in thickness or pound the chicken to a uniform size so it cooks evenly.
Make sure the chicken breasts are in a single layer, not overlapping.
If cooking from frozen, make sure each chicken breast is separated.
You can use the cooking liquid at the bottom of the Instant Pot to make a flavorful gravy.
Use a digital meat thermometer to make sure the internal temperature of the chicken is at least 165 degrees F / 74 degrees C before serving.
Storage - keep cooked chicken in an airtight container inside the fridge for 4 days.
There is 1 Blue Plan SmartPoint in one serving of this.