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Easy Instant Pot Chicken

Easy Instant Pot Chicken

This simple Instant Pot chicken recipe yields juicy, flavorful chicken breasts in under 30 minutes—perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup chicken broth low sodium
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Turn the Instant Pot to sautĂ© mode and heat olive oil until shimmering.
  • Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
  • Sear chicken breasts in the Instant Pot for 2 minutes per side until lightly browned.
  • Add chicken broth to the pot and secure the lid.
  • Set Instant Pot to manual high pressure for 10 minutes, then allow natural release for 5 minutes.
  • Remove chicken and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, garnish with fresh parsley or drizzle with lemon juice before serving.