I love making chicken breasts in my pressure cooker because it’s so quick and simple, I can do it any night of the week with ease! This Instant Pot chicken breast recipe creates perfectly juicy and tender chicken every time, and the simple seasoning mix makes them unbelievably tasty. It’s ready in 15 minutes for truly easy chicken meals!
Instant Pot Chicken Breast Recipe
I’m a big fan of any kind of Instant Pot chicken because it’s so quick and easy! And these Instant Pot chicken breasts are the perfect example of why I make it for dinner so often. Seasoned with Italian seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, they go with just about any meal. They turn out so rich and juicy in the pressure cooker, and I can easily shred the chicken for tacos, meal prep, and more.
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How to Store and Reheat
Store leftover Instant Pot chicken breast in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat quickly in the microwave, or covered in the oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes.
How to Freeze
If you really want to get ahead of things, once the chicken breasts are cooled, you can freeze them for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Notes and Tips
- I browned the breasts to give the chicken extra flavor and texture, but this step is optional.
- The chicken was cooked nicely at 8 minutes. However, if you’re planning to shred, I prefer a 12-minute cooking time to make it more tender and more shreddable.
- If using frozen chicken breasts, ensure that they are fully defrosted before seasoning and cooking.
- Mix up your seasonings! I used a simple seasoning blend, but you can use your favorite herbs and spices.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving. This allows the juices to redistribute.
Instant Pot Chicken Breast Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Combine seasonings in a bowl, then season both sides of each chicken breast to taste.1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Set the Instant Pot to 'saute' (you can also do this on the stovetop, then brown the chicken breasts on each side for 1-2 minutes. This step is optional but seals in flavor.
- Place trivet inside the Instant Pot.
- Pour chicken broth into the pot (directly over the chicken).1 cup chicken broth
- Seal cooker and set to HIGH pressure for 8 minutes. SEE NOTE
- When it’s done, release the pressure valve and wait for pressure to release, then let the chicken rest another 5 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
How to Cook Chicken Breast in an Instant Pot Step by Step
Season the Chicken: In a bowl, combine 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon of onion powder, ¼ teaspoon of garlic powder, ½ teaspoon of salt, and ¼ teaspoon of black pepper. Season both sides of 3 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken breasts evenly.
Sear the Chicken: Set the Instant Pot to sauté, then brown the chicken breasts on both sides, for about 1-2 minutes each. You can also brown them in a pan on the stovetop if you prefer.
Cook the Chicken: Place the trivet in the Instant Pot, and place the chicken breasts on the trivet. Pour 1 cup of chicken broth into the pot, directly over the chicken. Seal the cooker and seat to high pressure for 8 minutes. Then, release the pressure valve. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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