Instant Pot Chicken Breasts

Chicken Breast - Meat and Poultry

With just a few ingredients, these Instant Pot® chicken breasts are both easy to make and perfect for those following a low-carb lifestyle.

Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Additional: 25 mins

Total: 55 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Instant Pot Chicken Breasts

Ingredients

1 pound boneless

skinless chicken breasts

halved horizontally

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

½ teaspoon garlic salt

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

1 tablespoon butter

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

½ cup chicken broth

Meat and Poultry

Directions

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.

Nutritional Information

Instant Pot Chicken Breasts

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 123.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 15.9g 32%

Carbohydrates: 0.4g

Dietary Fiber: 0.1g 1%

Sugars: 0.1g

Fat: 6.1g 9%

Saturated Fat: 2g 10%

Cholesterol: 48.7mg 16%

Vitamin A Iu: 87.3IU 2%

Niacin Equivalents: 10mg 77%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 20%

Vitamin C: 0.1mg

Folate: 2.8mcg 1%

Calcium: 12.7mg 1%

Iron: 0.7mg 4%

Magnesium: 15.8mg 6%

Potassium: 136.3mg 4%

Sodium: 299.2mg 12%

Calories From Fat: 54.9

*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.