How to Cook Frozen Instant Pot Chicken Breast
Here's how to cook frozen chicken breasts in the Instant Pot or any other electric pressure cooker. Cooking chicken from frozen is a huge time saver, and so easy! Here's how to cook chicken from thawed or frozen, and all the tips you need for success.
Servings: 4
Calories: 130kcal
Equipment
- Instant Pot 6 qt
- Instant Pot Trivet
- Mixing Bowls
Ingredients
- 1 cup water or low sodium chicken broth
- 1 lb chicken breast boneless, skinless
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Place one cup of water or broth in the bottom of the Instant Pot Insert. 1 cup water
- Place chicken in the bottom of the pot, or on a trivet. Try to place chicken in a single layer as possible. 1 lb chicken breast
- Season your chicken with salt, pepper, and any other spices you'd like. ¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp black pepper
- Close and lock the lid and set the your pot to pressure cook (high).
- Set cook time for 12 minutes for fresh chicken under 2 inches thick, or 15 minutes for fresh chicken over 2 inches thick or frozen chicken.
- Once cook time is complete, allow your pot to pressure release naturally for 10-15 minutes, then quick release the remaining pressure.
- Remove the lid and drain all liquid from the pot, then shred or slice your chicken. Serve immediately, add to your favorite recipe, or store in an air tight container in the fridge.
Nutrition
Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 280mg | Potassium: 421mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg