# Pressure Cooker Chicken Breast

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**Created:** [October 26, 2025, 12:45am UTC](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/t/pressure-cooker-chicken-breast/363 "2025-10-26T00:45:18Z")\
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[https://instantpot.com/blogs/recipes/easy-chicken-breast](https://instantpot.com/blogs/recipes/easy-chicken-breast)

> - 5 chicken breasts
> - 1 tsp salt
> - 1 tsp pepper
> - 1 cup water or chicken broth
> 
> INSTRUCTIONS
> 
> 1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper _add any additional seasoning to your liking._
> 2. Pour water or chicken broth into inner pot. Place chicken breasts in liquid or on trivet.
> 3. **Option 1 Fresh Chicken** : Press **Pressure Cook/Manual** and use +/- buttons to set for **8 minutes**. Once the cooking time is complete, set the steam release to “venting” for **quick release**.  
> If a crispier finish is preferred, you can swap out the pressure cooker lid for an Air Fryer Lid and cook for **1 minute** , or **Sauté** for **1 minute** on each side.
> 4. **Option 2 Shredded Chicken** : Press **Pressure Cook/Manual** and use +/- buttons to set for **10 minutes**. Once the time is complete, set the steam release to “venting” for **quick release**. Drain the liquid and shred chicken breasts with forks.
> 5. **Option 3 Frozen Chicken Breast** : Press **Pressure Cook/Manual** and use +/- buttons to set for **12 minutes**. Once the cooking time is complete, set the steam release to “venting” for **quick release**.  
> If a crispier finish is preferred, you can swap out the pressure cooker lid for an Air Fryer Lid and cook for **1 minute** , or **Sauté** for **1 minute** on each side.

- Add lemon pepper

**Option 3 Frozen Chicken Breast** :

- Press **Pressure Cook/Manual** and use +/- buttons to set for **12 minutes**. Once the cooking time is complete, set the steam release to “venting” for **quick release**.  
If a crispier finish is preferred, you can swap out the pressure cooker lid for an Air Fryer Lid and cook for **1 minute** , or **Sauté** for **1 minute** on each side.