Instant Pot Frozen Chicken Breast

Learn the Secrets on how to cook the Most Tender & Juicy Instant Pot Frozen Chicken Breasts. Super Easy & Quick Game-Changing Method yields moist & sliceable pressure cooker frozen chicken breasts for salad, taco, sandwiches and more!
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main
Cuisine World
Keyword frozen chicken recipes, healthy instant pot recipes, instant pot chicken, instant pot chicken breasts, instant pot frozen chicken breast, instant pot recipes, pressure cooker frozen chicken breasts
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 2 -6
Calories 175kcal
Author Amy + Jacky

2 (600g) boneless skinless chicken breasts

4 cups (1L) cold water

1 teaspoon (0.8g) dried oregano

1 teaspoon (0.9g) dried rosemary

1 teaspoon (1g) dried thyme

2 (0.5g) bay leaves

5 teaspoons (35g) fine sea salt

Add Spice & Salt: Add 5 tsp (35g) fine sea salt, 2 bay leaves, 1 tsp (1g) dried thyme, 1 tsp (0.9g) dried rosemary, and 1 tsp (0.8g) dried oregano to Instant Pot. Pour in 4 cups (1L) cold water.

Pressure Cook Frozen Chicken Breasts: Add 2 boneless, skinless frozen chicken breasts in Instant Pot. Pressure Cook at High Pressure for 3 minutes, then 18 to 20 minutes Natural Release.

Check Chicken Breasts' Internal Temperature: Place chicken breasts on a chopping board, then check their internal temperature at its' thickest part with an accurate food thermometer. Give it a few minutes rest as the temperature rises to 165°F.

Serve Instant Pot Chicken Breast: Once the chicken breasts have reached 165°F (74°C), slice and serve immediately. You can serve this chicken breasts as is or with your own seasonings & dressings in a salad, tacos, sandwiches, enchiladas, wraps...Enjoy!~

*Note: Don't worry! This amount of salt will not make the chicken breasts too salty.

*Pro Tip: You can skip the salt & spice if you are planning to dress up the chicken breasts after pressure cooking.

*Note: The USDA recommends 165°F (74°C) as the safe internal temperature for cooked chicken.

*Pro Tip: If the temperature is off by more than 10°F, quickly place the chicken breasts back in Instant Pot. Close the lid, then let the residual heat in Instant Pot cook the chicken breasts for 1 to 2 more minutes.

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