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Instant Pot Chicken Breast Recipe

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5 from 135 reviews

This Instant Pot Chicken Breast recipe delivers tender, juicy chicken breasts quickly and effortlessly. Seasoned with simple garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then pressure cooked with water to retain moisture, it’s perfect for shredding or cubing for a variety of meals. The included broth can be saved for soups or sauces, making this a versatile and convenient recipe.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts

Seasonings

  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Ground black pepper, to taste

Liquid

  • 1 cup cold water

Instructions

  1. Prepare Instant Pot: Add 1 cup of cold water to the Instant Pot and place the trivet inside to keep the chicken elevated above the liquid, ensuring even cooking.
  2. Season Chicken: Lay the chicken breasts in a single layer outside the pot and sprinkle evenly with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss gently with tongs or your hands to coat each piece thoroughly.
  3. Arrange and Cook: Place the seasoned chicken breasts on the trivet inside the Instant Pot. Secure the lid and set the pressure valve to Sealing. Select Pressure Cook (High) or Manual and cook for 10 minutes if breasts are thinner than 2 inches, or 15 minutes if thicker.
  4. Natural and Quick Release: After cooking, allow the pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes. Then carefully perform a quick release by turning the valve to Venting to release remaining pressure.
  5. Remove and Use: Open the lid and remove the chicken breasts. They are now ready to be shredded or cubed for your favorite dishes. Retain the broth left inside for use in soups or sauces.

Notes

  • Store cooked chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • For freezing, cool chicken completely before storing in airtight containers or freezer bags for up to 3 months. Thaw before use.
  • Substitute chicken broth for water to infuse extra flavor into the cooking liquid.

Keywords: Instant Pot Chicken Breast, Pressure Cooker Chicken, Juicy Chicken Breast, Easy Chicken Recipe, Meal Prep Chicken

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