Instant Pot Chicken Breast

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine the salt, lemon pepper, paprika and dried thyme. Season both sides of the chicken breasts all over with the spice mixture.

Step 2

Set your Instant Pot to the sauté setting and let the insert heat until hot, 2 to 3 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the base of the pot, then two of the chicken breasts. Sear until lightly golden on one side, about 3 minutes. Flip and sear the other side, about 2 more minutes. Remove the breasts to a plate. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and repeat with the remaining two breasts, then transfer to the plate. Turn off the Instant Pot.

Step 3

Add the chicken stock and scrape the brown bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon. Place the trivet into the Instant Pot and arrange all 4 breasts over top.

Step 4

Cover the Instant Pot with the lid and lock into place. Seal the steam release handle. Select high pressure and set the timer for 4 minutes. When timer is up, let the pressure naturally for 4 minutes, then manually release the remaining pressure. Remove the chicken and transfer to a plate.

Step 5

Remove the trivet from the Instant Pot and return it to the sauté function. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of water with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch. Add this to the pot and cook, whisking occasionally, until the mixture comes to a boil. Let simmer, whisking frequently, for 1 minute, until thickened.

Step 6

Serve the chicken with a drizzle of the sauce.