Description
This Instant Pot chicken recipe is a quick and flavorful way to prepare tender and juicy chicken using your pressure cooker. With simple seasonings and a short cooking time, dinner will be ready in no time.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 2–3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, oregano, basil, or thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Instant Pot: Line the Instant Pot with the trivet insert and pour in the chicken stock.
- Season Chicken: In a large bowl, season the chicken with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Place the seasoned chicken in the Instant Pot in a single layer.
- Cook: Secure the lid and set the vent to the closed position. Pressure cook on high for 10 minutes for fresh chicken or 15 minutes for frozen. Allow for natural pressure release or quick release. Check the chicken’s internal temperature with a thermometer (165°F).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 250 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
