Juicy Instant Pot Chicken Breast
This instant pot chicken breast recipe uses Mediterranean spices and gives you juicy and tender chicken breast every time. It’s simple, easy and quick!
- Prep time
- 2 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 3 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast (2 to 3 pieces)
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
Instructions
- 1
Mix onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, paprika, salt and black pepper in a small bowl.
- 2
Pat dry the chicken on both sides. Rub the spice mix on both sides of the chicken breast.
- 3
Press the "saute" function on the instant pot and add the olive oil. Sear the chicken breasts for about 3 minutes on each side. Transfer them to a plate.
- 4
Add the chicken stock to the instant pot and scrape the bottom to get the brown bits.
- 5
Place the trivet in the instant pot and place the chicken breasts on the trivet.
- 6
Lock the lid and make sure the valve is on "sealing". Press the "pressure cook" button and make sure it's on "high".
- 7
Set the timer for 6 minutes on instant pot. It will take about 5-10 minutes for the instant pot to come to pressure.
- 8
Once the cooking time is up, do a natural pressure release for 5 minutes. Then turn the valve to "venting" and do a quick pressure release.
- 9
Open the lid and serve with your favorite sides.