It's easy and fast—those are the two best reasons to cook a chicken breast in your ! This recipe makes for an or a simple recipe to aid with weekly meal prep. Make this chicken and you will be well on your way to a batch of Ree Drummond's , , or .
How do I cook chicken breasts in the Instant Pot?
There are a few important steps to follow when . First, season the breasts: Mix your spices together in a small bowl for easy seasoning (you only have to turn the chicken pieces once!) If you plan to make this chicken to use in other recipes, skip the paprika and thyme, and sub 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper in place of the lemon pepper, for more mild seasoning.
Next, preheat the Instant Pot using the sauté function, for just 2 to 3 minutes. (Preheating an empty pot any longer could result in the appliance's display reading "hot" and shutting itself off.) Remember to sear it gently, as chicken breast is a lean meat that can easily be overcooked. When searing, the idea is to develop flavor on the outside, not to cook the meat through. Only sear for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or the chicken could dry out.
Add liquid: This helps to create steam inside the Instant Pot when the pressure-cooking function is used. (We use chicken stock in this recipe, but you can absolutely substitute water.)
Pressure cook for minimal time: Four minutes under pressure, plus four minutes of natural release is all you need to cook this chicken through (165° in the thickest part of the breast) and still keep it juicy. Lastly, remember that each Instant Pot heats and releases pressure differently.
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