Description
Instant Pot Chicken is a deliciously tender and flavorful dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights. With minimal effort, you can create a comforting meal that your family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Fresh herbs (thyme or rosemary)
- 1 sweet onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- salt
- pepper
- smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients.
- Set the Instant Pot to ‘Sauté’ and heat olive oil. Add onions and garlic; sauté until fragrant (about 3 minutes).
- Add chicken breasts and sprinkle with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and fresh herbs. Stir to combine.
- Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice to create steam.
- Seal the lid and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
- Allow natural release for 5 minutes, then switch to quick release.
- Shred or slice the chicken and serve over rice or pasta.
Notes
- For added flavor, sear the chicken before adding broth.
- Experiment by adding vegetables like carrots or potatoes for a heartier me
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast (150g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 110mg