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Step 1
Before you add the chicken to the Instant Pot make sure its not stuck together.
Step 2
Add frozen chicken breast to the Instant Pot. It is okay if the breasts overlap.
Step 3
Add water or chicken broth, white wine, garlic, butter, salt and pepper. Gently stir to combine.
Step 4
Add bay leaves and fresh thyme.
Step 5
Place the lid and lock it, make sure to point the valve to sealing.
Step 6
Press manual and select 8 minutes for small chicken breasts or 10 minutes, for medium-large chicken breasts. It will take the pot about 10 minutes to come to pressure.
Step 7
Once the cooking is done and the Instant Pot beeps, do a 10 minute Natural Pressure Release, after that open the valve to release the remaining pressure.
Step 8
Check the internal temperature of the chicken, it should be at least 165 degrees F.
Step 9
You can chop it and serve it as it is, or you can shred it for chicken tacos. Or follow the instructions below for my Herbed Instant Pot Chicken:
Step 10
Remove chicken from the pot and set aside on a plate, cover with aluminum foil.
Step 11
Quickly discard the liquid, thyme and bay leaves from the pot. Wash it and dry it with a paper towel.
Step 12
Add the pot back to the Instant Pot and select Sauté.
Step 13
Once Hot add the olive oil, let the oil heat up for 1 minute. Add the chicken to the pot in one layer, if needed cook it in batches.
Step 14
Sprinkle over the seasoning: dried thyme, dried rosemary, dried oregano and red pepper flakes. Brown the chicken on each side without turning it for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.
Step 15
Remove chicken from pot and add it to a cutting board. Using a spoon, baste the chicken with the juices from the pot, top it with all the delicious browned herbs.
Step 16
Cover with foil and let it rest for 5 minutes.
Step 17
Slice the chicken and serve.