How to Cook Frozen Chicken Breast in Instant Pot
Learn how to cook frozen chicken breasts in Instant Pot in 30ish minutes. Perfectly tender and flavorful chicken ready to be used in a variety of dishes!
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 195kcal
Ingredients
- 2-3 pounds boneless chicken breasts fresh or frozen*
- 1 cup cold water
Instructions
- To the Instant Pot, add cold water and trivet. Lay frozen chicken breasts in a single layer on top and make sure they are separated. Sprinkle with spices if using any. Toss to coat evenly with tongs or hands.
- Close the lid, set pressure vent to Sealing and press Pressure Cook on High or Manual for 15-18 minutes. I would say chicken breasts under 2.5" thick in the thickest part - 15 minutes. Over 2.5" - 18 minutes.
- After 15 minutes your chicken is ready, Instant Pot will beep and display will say OFF. Wait 5 minutes, then do Quick Release by turning sealing valve to Venting position.
- Open the lid and your chicken breasts are ready for meal prep, casseroles, salads etc. Shred or cube, and save the stock at the bottom for soup.
Notes
- Store: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Freeze: Fully cook, cool completely and freeze in an airtight container or resealable freezer bags for up to 3 months. Thaw in a fridge or on a counter.
- Separate them: If you add a blob of frozen breasts stuck together, they will not cook inside and overcook outside.
- How long to cook 1 lb, 2 lbs, or 3 lbs for? The same amount of time! With 99% of all Instant Pot recipes it is not about the amount of food but rather its thickness.
- Seasonings are optional: Use what you like but seasonings will not stick to frozen meat well and will end up at the bottom of the pot, making a flavorful broth which then could be made into Instant Pot chicken stock or use in healthy soup recipes.
Nutrition
Calories: 195kcal | Protein: 24g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 73mg