Instant Pot Chicken Breast (from Fresh or Frozen)

This Instant Pot chicken breast recipe only requires a few ingredients and minimal effort. Use the cooked chicken in salads, casseroles, or soups.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 263 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 (16 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika
• 0.25 teaspoon dried thyme
• 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon parsley flakes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Pour chicken broth into a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot). Add chicken breast and season with salt and pepper.

Step 2

Mix together paprika, parsley, thyme, and garlic powder in a small bowl; sprinkle over chicken. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 minutes for pressure to build.

Step 3

Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes. Transfer chicken to a cutting board to cool. Chop or shred for later use.