Instant Pot chicken breast is tender and juicy chicken that will be ready to use in all of your favorite dishes in minutes. Lightly seasoned with herbs and garlic, it's a flavor so versatile it can be used in so many ways.
1teaspoondried parsley, oregano, basil, or preferred herb
Instructions
Arrange chicken breasts on a rack in the instant pot. Add ¼-1/2 cup water in the bottom of the pot (water should not touch the chicken breasts.
Sprinkle herbs and seasonings over the chicken breast. Place the lid on and seal.
Set the instant pot to the manual setting to cook for 6 minutes. Press start.
Release pressure from instant pot when chicken finishes cooking.
Remove chicken from instant pot. Slice, chop, or shred to use for all your cooked chicken needs.
Notes
You can choose any of your favorite herbs to season this chicken breast with. Some examples are thyme, rosemary, sage, oregano, parmesan cheese...the options are endless.
You can try this also with chicken thighs if you prefer.
This can be used for shredded chicken for tacos, diced chicken for a chicken alfredo pasta, and keep it whole for chicken parmesan!
If you'd like to add a kick to the herbs and spices, try to add in some smoked paprika or red pepper flakes! 🌶️
For added flavor, feel free to use a chicken broth or stock instead.