Instant Pot Chicken Breast (from Fresh or Frozen)

Chicken Breast - Meat and Poultry

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.

Instant Pot Chicken Breast from Fresh or Frozen

Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Additional: 10 mins

Total: 35 mins

Servings: 2

Yield: 2 servings

Instant Pot Chicken Breast (from Fresh or Frozen)

Ingredients

1 cup chicken broth

1 (16 ounce) skinless

boneless chicken breast

salt and ground black pepper to taste

½ teaspoon paprika

½ teaspoon parsley flakes

¼ teaspoon dried thyme

¼ teaspoon garlic powder

Meat and Poultry

Directions

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.

Nutritional Information

Instant Pot Chicken Breast (from Fresh or Frozen)

Servings Per Recipe:2

Calories: 263.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 47.8g 96%

Carbohydrates: 1.4g 1%

Dietary Fiber: 0.4g 2%

Sugars: 0.8g

Fat: 5.8g 9%

Saturated Fat: 1.5g 8%

Cholesterol: 131.8mg 44%

Vitamin A Iu: 381.8IU 8%

Niacin Equivalents: 30mg 231%

Vitamin B6: 0.9mg 59%

Vitamin C: 1.4mg 2%

Folate: 7.2mcg 2%

Calcium: 30.2mg 3%

Iron: 2mg 11%

Magnesium: 45.6mg 16%

Potassium: 406.5mg 11%

Sodium: 773.2mg 31%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 11%

Calories From Fat: 52.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.