Instant Pot Chicken Breasts

🍗 What Makes This Recipe So Good

The Instant Pot makes cooking a chicken breast pretty much foolproof. Say goodbye to boring, bland, boiled chicken. No more worrying about your skillet being too hot or not hot enough. Never again struggle with oven-baked chicken that cooks through unevenly, making the outside dry by the time the inside’s done. You know I love a one-pot meal. In this recipe, we sear and pressure cook the chicken breasts right in the Instant Pot, so there aren’t any extra skillets or pans to deal with. I’m not sure which is better – the quick cook time or the quick clean up! I opted to season the chicken breasts with a simple spice blend, but don’t be fooled. Instant Pot chicken breasts have unlimited flavor potential. Feel free to use your favorite combination of spices and seasonings for chicken that genuinely goes with literally anything.

Want to cook frozen chicken breasts in the Instant Pot? Check out this recipe instead!

👩🏼‍🍳 Chef’s Tips

Make sure you only sear the chicken breast in the Instant Pot at first. Don’t cook them through completely! The goal is to give the chicken a little color and to help lock in the natural juices. A few minutes on each side is all you need! Don’t skip the deglaze! When you pour the chicken broth into the Instant Pot, be sure to scrape up any browned bits of chicken breast that may have stuck to the bottom. If you don’t, you risk the Instant Pot giving a burn warning, which will keep the chicken from cooking like it should. Save yourself some frustration and make sure nothing’s stuck to the bottom of the insert before you start pressure cooking. If you end up with an extra Instant Pot chicken breast or two, let them cool completely, then refrigerate them in an airtight container. Fully-cooked chicken can be refrigerated up to 4 days. If you don’t think you’ll eat it that soon, though, you can freeze it up to 4 months instead. I recommend wrapping the chicken breasts in foil and then freezing them in an airtight container or sealable freezer bag for maximum freshness.

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