Instant Pot Chicken Breast (from Fresh or Frozen)

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This is a basic and simple Instant Pot chicken breast recipe I like to make on the weekends to use for salads, casseroles, or soups on the weekdays when I am pressed for time. This recipe can easily be doubled.

Submitted by Soup Loving Nicole
Updated on August 15, 2023
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
2
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup chicken broth

  • 1 (16 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • ½ teaspoon paprika

  • ½ teaspoon parsley flakes

  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme

  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

  1. Pour chicken broth into a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot). Add chicken breast and season with salt and pepper.

  2. Mix together paprika, parsley, thyme, and garlic powder in a small bowl; sprinkle over chicken. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 minutes for pressure to build.

  3. Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes. Transfer chicken to a cutting board to cool. Chop or shred for later use.

Tips

If using frozen chicken breasts, you'll need to separate them so that they cook evenly. Add 6 minutes to the cook time and it will take 15 minutes to come to pressure instead of 10.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

263 Calories
6g Fat
1g Carbs
48g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 263
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 7%
Saturated Fat 2g 8%
Cholesterol 132mg 44%
Sodium 773mg 34%
Total Carbohydrate 1g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 48g 96%
Vitamin C 1mg 2%
Calcium 30mg 2%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 407mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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