Instant Pot Split Chicken Breasts
Bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts are seasoned with Cajun spices, salt, and pepper, then cooked with chicken broth until juicy and tender. A quick finish under the broiler crisps the skin, making this flavorful dish a practical choice for a weeknight dinner.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Instant Pot Split Chicken Breasts, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 26
- Heart Health
- 52
- Metabolic
- 10
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Sprinkle chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- 2
Place a trivet in a multifunctional pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot). Pour in chicken broth and add chicken breasts. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions, and set the timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
- 3
Release pressure using the natural-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes. Carefully release the remaining pressure using the quick-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
- 4
Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
- 5
Place cooked chicken breasts on a baking sheet and broil until the skin is nicely browned, about 4 minutes.
- Calories 136.09 kcal Moderate 7%
- Protein 28.12 g Good Source 56%
- Carbohydrate 3.54 g 1%
- Total Fat 2.2 g Low Source 3%
- Saturated Fat 0.21 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 75.03 mg High 25%
- Sodium 674.44 mg High 29%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Total Sugars 0.16 g --
- Added Sugars 0.02 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 2.2 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.87 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 31.25 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 6.4 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.39 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
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.
About This Recipe
Instant Pot Split Chicken Breasts is made with 6 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cajun Seasoning, Chicken Breast, and Chicken Broth. Each serving provides about 136.09 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Instant Pot Split Chicken Breasts made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cajun Seasoning, Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth, Salt. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Instant Pot Split Chicken Breasts?
- About 30 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 136.09 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Instant Pot Split Chicken Breasts easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Instant Pot Split Chicken Breasts healthy?
- Instant Pot Split Chicken Breasts has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 136.09 calories and 28.12 g of protein, or 56% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 674.44 mg (29% of the Daily Value). Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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