Instant Pot Garlic Chicken Breasts

Chicken breasts slices topped with spices alongside whole green bean and jasmine rice

Looking for an healthy chicken dish? Try out this Instant Pot Garlic Chicken Breasts! It's easy and great for light dinner for the whole family!

Chicken breasts slices topped with spices alongside whole green bean and jasmine rice

This dish is really simple to make and

For this Instant Pot chicken breast recipe I'm using only 1 tablespoon of oil, and yet the chicken is tender and flavorful!

Can I use frozen chicken?

It's better to use a fresh one, so we can saute the chicken before the pressure cooking.

But don't worry, if you have a frozen chicken and don't have time for thawing, just make this Instant Pot frozen chicken recipe.

Can I use turkey?

If you want to make turkey, I have a special recipe for you :] Check out this Instant Pot Turkey Breast.

Which side dish to use?

This Instant Pot Garlic Chicken Breasts can be served with Jasmine rice, brown rice, quinoa or even farro.

You can also use the chicken breast to make Instant Pot Chicken Enchiladas or Instant Pot Chicken Burrito Bowl.

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Chicken breasts slices topped with spices alongside whole green bean and jasmine rice

Instant Pot Steamed Garlic Chicken Breasts

One of the simplest and easiest way to prepare chicken breasts in an Instant Pot…Combo of basil, oregano and garlic powder adds a delicious punch of flavor in the chicken breasts.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 17 minutes
Servings: 3
Author: Corrie

Ingredients

  • 3 chicken breasts, boneless
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • teaspoon basil dried
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon balck pepper
  • teaspoon oregano
  • to taste salt

Instructions

  • Season the chicken with garlic powder, salt and black pepper.
  • Put the olive oil and seasoned chicken in the Instant Pot and select “Sauté”.
  • Sauté for 5 minutes and take out the chicken.
  • Place a trivet in the Instant Pot and add the water. Then place the chicken pieces on the trivet.
  • Close the lid and cook at high pressure for 5 minutes.
  • When cooking time ends, wait for a natural pressure release.
  • When the float valve drops, dish out in a serving bowl and top with dried oregano and basil.

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcal Carbohydrates: 1g Protein: 48g Fat: 11g Saturated Fat: 2g Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Monounsaturated Fat: 5g Trans Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 145mg Sodium: 266mg Potassium: 840mg Fiber: 1g Sugar: 1g Vitamin A: 69IU Vitamin C: 3mg Calcium: 15mg Iron: 1mg
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5 thoughts on “Instant Pot Garlic Chicken Breasts

    1. It is possible to cook the chicken with whole garlic cloves. I would add it in step 4, when you add the chicken back to the pot. If you add it in saute mode, it will burn.

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