Instant Pot Split Chicken Breasts
Instant Pot Split Chicken Breasts deliver juicy meat infused with Cajun spice, finished under the broiler for golden, well-seasoned skin. The pressure cooking keeps the chicken moist while the quick broil adds a satisfying crisp. Great for a weeknight dinner or meal prep, and pairs well with rice, greens, or roasted vegetables.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Season the chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- 2
Set a trivet in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot). Pour in the chicken broth and add the chicken breasts. Close and lock the lid. Choose high pressure per the manufacturer's directions; set the timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build.
- 3
Use the natural-release method per the manufacturer's instructions to release pressure, about 10 minutes. Then carefully use the quick-release method per the manufacturer's instructions to release the remaining pressure, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
- 4
Position an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven broiler.
- 5
Transfer the cooked chicken breasts to a baking sheet and broil until the skin is nicely browned, about 4 minutes.
- Calories 263.49 kcal Moderate
- Protein 54.56 g Good Source
- Carbs 4.39 g Moderate
- Total Fat 3.92 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 0.2 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 145.28 mg High
- Sodium 476.11 mg High
- Fiber 0.06 g Low Source
- Sugar 0.2 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.06 g Low Source
- Calcium 2.69 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.61 mg Low Source
- Potassium 32.66 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 6.4 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.38 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
No known allergens listed for this recipe. Always double-check ingredients for your needs.