Recipes
Easy Chicken Breast
4 Servings
15-30 Minutes
Easy
INSTRUCTIONS
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper add any additional seasoning to your liking.
- Pour water or chicken broth into inner pot. Place chicken breasts in liquid or on trivet.
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Option 1 Fresh Chicken: Press Pressure Cook/Manual and use +/- buttons to set for 8 minutes. Once the cooking time is complete, set the steam release to “venting” for quick release.
If a crispier finish is preferred, you can swap out the pressure cooker lid for an Air Fryer Lid and cook for 1 minute, or Sauté for 1 minute on each side. - Option 2 Shredded Chicken: Press Pressure Cook/Manual and use +/- buttons to set for 10 minutes. Once the time is complete, set the steam release to “venting” for quick release. Drain the liquid and shred chicken breasts with forks.
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Option 3 Frozen Chicken Breast: Press Pressure Cook/Manual and use +/- buttons to set for 12 minutes. Once the cooking time is complete, set the steam release to “venting” for quick release.
If a crispier finish is preferred, you can swap out the pressure cooker lid for an Air Fryer Lid and cook for 1 minute, or Sauté for 1 minute on each side.
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