Instant Pot Frozen Chicken Breast. This is the BEST way to cook frozen chicken breasts in the Instant Pot! It is so easy and they turn out so well, I almost never take the time to thaw chicken before cooking it. Add seasonings, sauces, broth, or just water, salt and pepper and the result is always amazing.
To separate frozen chicken breasts, place them in cool water until they have thawed enough to pull apart. Add one cup of chicken broth to the pot. Instant Pot Frozen Chicken Breast is one of the best features of an electric pressure cooker. You can have Instant Pot Frozen Chicken Breast using 3 ingredients and 4 steps. Here is how you achieve that.
Ingredients of Instant Pot Frozen Chicken Breast
- Prepare 2 of chicken breasts.
- Prepare 1 cup of chicken broth or water.
- It's 1 tbsp of all-purpose seasoning or salt and pepper to taste.
Every Instant Pot owner needs to have this frozen chicken breast recipe in their back pocket. How to cook fresh or frozen chicken breast in the Instant Pot: Place inner pot into the instant pot and place the trivet in the bottom. Place chicken breasts on top of the trivet in a single layer. Add frozen chicken breast to the Instant Pot.
Instant Pot Frozen Chicken Breast instructions
- Season chicken breasts on both sides with seasoning or salt and pepper..
- Place trivet in Instant Pot. Pour in chicken broth. Place chicken breasts on trivet. Close lid and turn vent to sealed..
- Cook on Manual High Pressure for 10-15 minutes (see notes). After time is up, let naturally release 5 minutes then Quick Release remaining pressure..
- Serve or use in a recipe that calls for cooked chicken..
It is okay if the breasts overlap. Add water or chicken broth, white wine, garlic, butter, salt and pepper. If possible, it's best if chicken breasts are separated rather than frozen together in a large chunk. Simply place the meat in the liquid with as little overlapping as possible. If your chicken breasts are frozen together, you can either run some hot water over them and (very carefully!) wedge them apart with a butter knife.