Instant Pot Chicken Breast with Gravy
A simple and flavorful dish with tender chicken and rich gravy, perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Garlic powder (optional)
- Onion powder (optional)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch (for thickening)
- Water (for mixing with cornstarch)
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the Instant Pot and pour in the chicken broth.
- Close the lid securely and set the Instant Pot to cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
- Allow the pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes, then carefully perform a quick release.
- Remove the chicken breasts and let them rest before slicing.
- Set the Instant Pot to ‘Sauté’ mode and mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry.
- Pour the slurry into the pot while stirring until the gravy thickens.
- Slice the chicken and serve it topped with the gravy.
Notes
Allow chicken to rest before slicing for best results. Adjust the cornstarch for desired gravy thickness.