Instant Pot Frozen Chicken Breast. Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the Instant Pot (no need to use the trivet!) — it's okay if they're stacked, just make sure none are stuck together. Pour in the water or chicken broth (or use another liquid like pineapple juice, apple juice, etc.) and season with salt and pepper. Put the lid on and move the valve to sealing.
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. How To Make Instant Pot Frozen Chicken Breasts Season the chicken breasts on both sides with all-purpose seasoning or salt and pepper. You can have Instant Pot Frozen Chicken Breast using 3 ingredients and 4 steps. Here is how you cook it.
Ingredients of Instant Pot Frozen Chicken Breast
- You need 2 of chicken breasts.
- Prepare 1 cup of chicken broth or water.
- Prepare 1 tbsp of all-purpose seasoning or salt and pepper to taste.
Place the trivet in Instant Pot, then pour in the chicken broth. Place the chicken breasts on the trivet, then close the lid. Every Instant Pot owner needs to have this frozen chicken breast recipe in their back pocket. Add the water into the Instant Pot insert.
Instant Pot Frozen Chicken Breast step by step
- 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..
Place the frozen chicken breasts directly into the liquid (make sure they are not stuck together). Cover your Instant Pot and set the valve to the SEALING position. FROZEN CHICKEN BREASTS IN THE INSTANT POT Something magical happens when the frozen chicken breast is cooked in the Instant Pot because it comes out as the most tender, juicy, and flavorful chicken you will ever have. But, size matters because that determines the time needed in the Instant Pot. Simply place the meat in the liquid with as little overlapping as possible.