Instant Pot® Split Chicken Breasts

Split chicken breasts made in the Instant Pot® turn out extra juicy and tender. Crisping the skin quickly under the broiler makes them even more perfect.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 304 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup chicken broth
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, or more to taste
• 2 bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts (about 2 pounds total)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Sprinkle chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.

Step 2

Place cooked chicken breasts on a baking sheet and broil until skin is nicely browned, about 4 minutes.

Step 3

Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.

Step 4

Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

Step 5

Place a trivet in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Pour in chicken broth and add chicken breasts. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.