Description
A simple and quick Instant Pot chicken breast recipe that produces tender, juicy chicken perfect for meal prep, casseroles, salads, and more. The recipe uses minimal ingredients and cooks the chicken with seasoning and water in the Instant Pot, ensuring flavorful and moist results every time.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
Seasoning
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Ground black pepper, to taste
Liquid
- 1 cup cold water
Instructions
- Prepare the Instant Pot: Add 1 cup of cold water to the Instant Pot and place the trivet inside to keep the chicken elevated from the liquid.
- Season the chicken: Lay the chicken breasts in a single layer outside the pot and sprinkle them evenly with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss gently using tongs or your hands to coat each piece thoroughly with the seasoning.
- Pressure cook: Place the seasoned chicken breasts on the trivet in the Instant Pot. Close the lid securely and set the pressure vent to Sealing. Select the Pressure Cook (High) or Manual setting and cook for 10 minutes if the breasts are thinner than 2 inches, or 15 minutes if thicker than 2 inches.
- Release pressure: When cooking completes, allow the pressure to naturally rest for 5 minutes. Afterward, perform a quick release by carefully turning the sealing valve to Venting to release all remaining pressure.
- Finish and serve: Open the lid and remove the cooked chicken breasts. They are now ready to shred or cube for your meals. Save the broth at the bottom for use in soups or other recipes.
Notes
- Store cooked chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- For freezing, allow the chicken to cool completely, then store in airtight containers or freezer bags for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator or at room temperature before use.
- You may substitute chicken broth for water to add extra flavor to the cooking liquid.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe (about 4.5 oz chicken)
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 3.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
