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Instant Pot Frozen Chicken

Juicy, flavorful chicken from frozen, no thawing needed! Perfect for quick dinners, meal prep, or shredding.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
pressurizing and depressurizing time20 minutes
Total Time37 minutes
Course: Dinner, entree, Main Course, main dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken from frozen in the instant pot, cooking chicken breasts from frozen, frozen chicken breasts in the instant pot, how do i cook froze chicken in the instant pot, how to cook frozen chicken in the instant pot, instant pot chicken, instant pot chicken recipe, instant pot frozen chicken breasts
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Alyssa Rivers

Equipment

  • 1 6-quart instant pot

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds frozen boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup chicken broth or water
  • ½ teaspoon salt more or less to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper more or less to taste

Instructions

  • Add 2 pounds frozen boneless skinless chicken breasts to the bottom of the Instant Pot in as even a layer as possible.
  • Add 1 cup chicken broth, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper evenly to the pot.
  • Close the lid securely and seal the venting valve. Set the cook time on "manual" to 12 minutes, adjusting the cooking time a minute or two, depending on the thickness of the chicken.
  • Once the cook time has elapsed, let the instant pot naturally release for 10-15 minutes. After that, you may manually release the rest of the steam.
  • Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before chopping, shredding, or serving. Season with additional salt and pepper, or any other seasonings you prefer, before serving.

Notes

Leftover instant pot frozen chicken can be stored in an airtight container for up to 7 days in the refrigerator, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 4oz | Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.2g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 515mg | Potassium: 568mg | Fiber: 0.02g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 47IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg

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