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Instant Pot Chicken Breast

Juicy Instant Pot Chicken Breast Recipe

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 190
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1½ lbs total)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 1 cup chicken broth

Method
 

  1. Coat the chicken with olive oil, then season both sides evenly with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  2. Place the seasoned breasts in the Instant Pot and pour the chicken broth around them.
  3. Secure the lid, set the valve to sealing, and pressure cook on high for 10 minutes.
  4. Let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes, then quick-release any remaining steam.
  5. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and shred or slice, spooning a little cooking liquid over the top.

Notes

This recipe assumes a 5-minute natural release, which is not counted in the prep or cook time above. The whole process from sealing the lid to opening takes roughly 20 minutes once the pot reaches pressure.