Prep Time: 5 mins | Cook Time: 15 mins | Total Time: 20 mins | Yield: 4 Servings
This is the most succulent chicken breast! Packed with amazing flavours and perfect to serve with just about anything. Easily throw this together using only a few simple ingredients and in your Instant Pot for a quick and delicious meal that your entire family will surely enjoy!
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
4 (about 6 ounces each) large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
1 cup pineapple juice, (you can also use low sodium chicken broth or water)
HOW TO MAKE TENDER AND JUICY INSTANT POT CHICKEN BREASTS
Step 1: Start by rinsing the chicken with water. Then, pat them dry using paper towels.
Step 2: Into a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt, ground black pepper, and paprika. Drizzle with olive oil and mix until well blended, and you have a mixture that resembles a paste.
Step 3: With the paste, rub each chicken breast, coating the chicken well.
Step 4: Set the Instant Pot to “Saute”, then drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil into the pot. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken breast to the pot and sear for about 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. To a plate lined with paper towels, transfer the chicken breasts.
Step 5: Into the pot, pour the pineapple juice. Deglaze the pot and return the chicken breasts. Put the lid on and cook on a high setting for 5 minutes.
Step 6: When the time is up, natural release the pressure. Set the chicken breasts aside when done and let them rest for a couple of minutes.
Step 7: For the gravy (optional), set the Instant Pot to “Saute” and let the sauce boil. Stir in the slurry and simmer for a couple of minutes until the sauce has thickened.
Step 8: Over the chicken breasts, pour the gravy, and serve garnished with some fresh herbs. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts:
Calories 226 | Calories from Fat 90 | Fat 10g15% | Saturated Fat 1g5% | Cholesterol 72mg24% | Sodium 133mg6% | Potassium 496mg14% | Carbohydrates 8g3% | Fiber 0g0% | Sugar 5g6% | Protein 24g48% | Vitamin A 155IU3% | Vitamin C 7.3mg9% | Calcium 21mg2% | Iron 0.8mg4%
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 4 (about 6 ounces each) large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
- 1 cup pineapple juice, (you can also use low sodium chicken broth or water)
Instructions
Step 1: Start by rinsing the chicken with water. Then, pat them dry using paper towels.
Step 2: Into a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt, ground black pepper, and paprika. Drizzle with olive oil and mix until well blended, and you have a mixture that resembles a paste.
Step 3: With the paste, rub each chicken breast, coating the chicken well.
Step 4: Set the Instant Pot to “Saute”, then drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil into the pot. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken breast to the pot and sear for about 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. To a plate lined with paper towels, transfer the chicken breasts.
Step 5: Into the pot, pour the pineapple juice. Deglaze the pot and return the chicken breasts. Put the lid on and cook on a high setting for 5 minutes.
Step 6: When the time is up, natural release the pressure. Set the chicken breasts aside when done and let them rest for a couple of minutes.
Step 7: For the gravy (optional), set the Instant Pot to “Saute” and let the sauce boil. Stir in the slurry and simmer for a couple of minutes until the sauce has thickened.
Step 8: Over the chicken breasts, pour the gravy, and serve garnished with some fresh herbs. Enjoy!
