Instant Pot Frozen Chicken Breasts

Tiffany

Instant Pot frozen chicken breast makes is a quick cooking hack for shredded chicken. Ready in less than 30 minutes, perfect for meal planning throughout the week.

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Prep Time 2

Pressurize and Cook Time 24

Total Time 26

Course Main Dishes

Cuisine American

Servings Servings

Calories 179 kcal

Equipment

Instant Pot Pressure Cooker, 6 Quart

Ingredients

2 pounds Frozen Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
1 cup Reduced-Sodium Chicken Broth or water
1 teaspoon Seasoning Salt
½ teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

Add the chicken broth, salt, and pepper to the Instant Pot. Stir and place the chicken in the broth.
Close the lid and set the vent to seal. Use the Manual setting and set the timer to 12 minutes on high pressure for tender cooked chicken. For shreddable chicken, set it to a 25-minute cook time.
Once the timer goes off, quick release the vent and remove the lid.
For shredded chicken, use two forks, bear claws, or a mixer to shred.

Nutrition

Calories: 179kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 33gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 97mgSodium: 575mgPotassium: 596mgFiber: 0.04gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 46IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg