Description
These juicy and easy Instant Pot chicken breasts come out perfect every time and make for a great meal prep option for weeknight dinners. They are seasoned to perfection and have the perfect amount of chicken broth.
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Ingredients
- 3 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp garlic powder
- 3 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Season the chicken.
- Set the Instant Pot on saute mode and add the olive oil to the pot.
- Sear the chicken breasts on both sides for about 10 minutes. Set aside.
- Add chicken broth to the Instant Pot and scrape any bits off of the bottom.
- Add the trivet to the Instant Pot and then put the chicken back on top.
- Set the Instant Pot to pressure cook for 5 minutes. It will take about 10 minutes to come to pressure. Make sure the valve is set correctly.
- Allow the Instant Pot to naturally release for 10 minutes.
- Once the red pin drops, it is safe to remove the pressure cooker lid. Your chicken breasts are done!
Notes
- You need 1 cup of liquid to cook chicken in the Instant Pot. You can play around with broths and liquids for the ultimate personalized chicken breast recipe
- If your chicken comes out rubbery or tough, set the pressure cooker to cook for another 2-5 minutes. It shouldn’t take as long to come to pressure the second time around.
- Category: Meat
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: Dinner
Keywords: easy dinner, meal prep, Sunday meal prep, protein, chicken recipes, Instant Pot chicken recipe