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Ridiculously Easy Instant Pot Chicken Breasts

  • Author: Lisa @ This Pilgrim Life
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 2 chicken breasts 1x
  • Method: pressure cooker

Description

This method for Instant Pot chicken breasts is so quick and easy, and super versatile too!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 1 Tbsp ghee or oil

Seasoning Blend

  • 1/2 tsp ea: salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and oregano
  • 1/4 tsp ea: ground pepper, paprika

Instructions

  1. Turn your Instant Pot onto Saute and wait for the screen to read HOT.
  2. Pat your chicken breasts dry with a paper towel. Mix together the salt and spices, then sprinkle half the mixture onto the tops of the chicken breasts.
  3. When the Instant Pot is hot, add a tablespoon of oil, and then place the chicken breasts in seasoning-side down. Sprinkle the rest of the spice mixture on the chicken. Brown each side for two minutes.
  4. Pour in 1/3 C water and use a spatula to loosen anything stuck to the bottom of the pot. Place on the lid and turn the valve to sealing. Turn the Instant Pot on to high pressure and set the time for five minutes.
  5. Let the pressure release for ten minutes, then release any remaining pressure. Slice, shred, or serve the chicken.

Notes

Don’t skip the browning step! It helps the chicken to stay juicy and full of flavor!