Pressure Cooker Chicken Breast

JSC Space Food Systems Development
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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.