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Instant Pot Chicken Breast Recipe

Instant Pot Chicken Breast Recipe: Juicy, Never Dry

Foolproof juicy Instant Pot chicken breasts for meal prep
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Pressure 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4 –6 boneless skinless chicken breasts 6–8 oz each
  • 1 cup chicken broth or water
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
  • 1½ tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ¾ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp Italian seasoning

Instructions
 

  • Pat dry & pound to even thickness.
  • Rub with oil and seasoning.
  • Add broth + trivet to Instant Pot.
  • Place chicken on trivet (single layer).
  • High pressure 10 min + 10 min natural release.
  • Rest 5 min, then slice or shred.

Notes

• 10-minute natural release is non-negotiable
• Freezes perfectly
• Try a taco or buffalo variation
• Meal-prep hero