Healthy Instant Pot® Chicken Breasts

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These chicken breasts are quick and easy, juicy and tender, and are the perfect, simple chicken breasts. They can be diced, shredded or sliced, and used in salads, sandwiches, tacos, or anything needing an addition of cooked chicken.

Submitted by Diana71
Updated on January 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
2
Yield:
2 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

  • salt

  • 1 cup water

Directions

  1. Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add olive oil and warm until hot. Add chicken breasts and cook until browned on both sides, 5 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and pour in water. Simmer for 1 minute while scraping browned bits off the bottom of the pot. Cancel Saute function. Close and lock the lid.

  2. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions and set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

  3. Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

190 Calories
8g Fat
27g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 190
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 7%
Cholesterol 68mg 23%
Sodium 277mg 12%
Protein 27g 54%
Vitamin C 1mg 2%
Calcium 17mg 1%
Iron 1mg 5%
Potassium 302mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.