Instant Pot® Chicken Breasts

With just a few ingredients, these chicken breasts made in the Instant Pot® are both easy to make and perfect for those on a low-carb or keto lifestyle.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 124 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ½ teaspoon garlic salt
• ½ cup chicken broth
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved horizontally

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Sprinkle both sides of chicken with Italian seasoning, garlic salt, and pepper.

Step 2

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. When pot is hot, add butter and oil and allow to butter to melt. Add chicken, working in batches if necessary, and cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Pour broth over chicken and press Cancel.

Step 3

Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 3 minutes. Allow 10 minutes for pressure to build.

Step 4

Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions for 20 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.