Instant Pot® Chicken Breast (from Fresh or Frozen)

This is a basic and simple recipe I like to make on the weekends to use for salads, casseroles, or soups on the weekdays when I am pressed for time. This recipe can easily be doubled.

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

Ingredients

• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• 1 cup chicken broth
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon parsley flakes
• 1 (16 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast

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.