Instant Pot Chicken Breast (from Fresh or Frozen)

Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Servings: 2
Yield: 2 servings

Description

This Instant Pot chicken breast recipe only requires a few ingredients and minimal effort. Use the cooked chicken in salads, casseroles, or soups.

Ingredients

1 cup chicken broth
1 (16 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

1 Pour chicken broth into a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot). Add chicken breast and season with salt and pepper.
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.
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.