It’s so quick and easy to cook the most delicious chicken breasts in the Instant Pot! So effortless and ready to enjoy in less than 15 minutes, these seasoned chicken breasts are perfectly tender and juicy.
Cooking Chicken Breasts in the Instant Pot
This is a game changer! These Instant Pot chicken breasts have totally transformed my weeknight dinners! So quick and easy to make, you can have a family meal on the table in no time at all!
Perfectly browned and so juicy, this has been my go to method when I’m running short on time.
Simply seasoned, they truly are delicious!
If you are new to using an Instant Pot, be sure to check out my instant pot guide for all of the information you need to cook all types of chicken quickly and easily!
Why you will love these Instant Pot chicken breasts!
- Quick: It takes minutes to prep the chicken and it’s ready to serve in less than 15 minutes. Just a few simple ingredients too!
- Great for meal prep: Delicious as apart of a main meal, but the chicken can also be made ahead of time for easy lunches and dinners in the week.
- Healthy: Seasoned with herbs, this is a great high protein, low carb and low fat recipe.
How to cook Instant Pot chicken breasts
Be sure to see the recipe card below for full ingredients & instructions!
- Season the chicken breasts.
- Saute the chicken breasts in the Instant Pot.
- Place the trivet in the Instant Pot and place the chicken on top.
- Pour over the broth.
- Cook on high pressure.
- Release and let rest before serving.
How do you serve them?
These instant pot chicken breasts can be served as they are with your favorite sides or make a simple sauce, or used jarred, to pour over the top. Pasta sauce or a Chinese sauce, heated up and poured over the top is a great addition.
You can also shred the chicken and add it to stews, soups and chilis.
Can you make them ahead of time?
Yes! These are great for meal prep! Let them cool completely before storing in an airtight container in the fridge. They will keep well for up to 4 days and can be used to top salads or sliced for sandwiches for easy lunches.
Can you freeze cooked chicken breasts?
If you really want to get ahead of things, once the chicken breasts are cooled, you can freeze them for up to 3 to 4 months.
Thaw the chicken in the fridge before reheating and it can be reheated in the oven at 350F for 15 to 20 minutes, or cut up and warmed through in sauces, soups and chilis.
Recipe Tips and Notes
- I browned the breasts and it gave the chicken extra flavor and texture. Browning is totally optional.
- The chicken was cooked nicely at 8 minutes. However, if you’re planning to shred, I prefer 12 minute cook time.
- 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
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 3 lbs chicken breasts
- 1 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Combine seasonings in bowl and season both sides of each chicken breast to taste.
- Set the Instant Pot to saute (you can also do this step stovetop) and 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).
- 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
- I browned the breasts and it gave the chicken extra flavor and texture. Browning is totally optional.
- The chicken was cooked nicely at 8 minutes. However, if you’re planning to shred, I prefer 12 minute cook time.
- 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.
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