Instant Pot Frozen Chicken Breast Recipes

Sometimes you have a bag of frozen chicken in your freezer and only a few minutes to cook dinner. Don’t worry! The Instant Pot will save the day. Here are 44 Instant Pot frozen chicken breast recipes.

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The one thing I always have in my freezer is a big bag of boneless skinless chicken breasts from Costco (I also always have a bag of chicken thighs). They come in handy for all sorts of recipes. One of the coolest things about the Instant Pot is that you don’t have to thaw the chicken before cooking it. Many recipes do just fine with frozen chicken breasts. I have compiled a list of instant pot chicken breast recipes that you can make with frozen chicken! Many of these recipes are dump and go…just add ingredients, put the lid on top and you’re ready to go. Yay! Enjoy! The recipes that are marked with an asterisk are the dishes that are family favorites.

Instant Pot soups with frozen chicken breasts

Instant Pot Chicken and White Bean Soup–uses dried navy beans and can be made dairy and gluten free!

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Instant Pot Chicken Lemon Orzo Soup–unbelievable lemon flavor!

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Instant Pot Creamy White Chicken Chili*–a family favorite! I make this for potlucks a lot.

Instant Pot Chicken and Rice Soup–a healthier soup, kind of like chicken noodle soup except with rice!

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Instant Pot Homemade White Chili–-made with dried beans!

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Instant Pot Tuscan Tortellini Soup*–perfect with breadsticks!

Instant Pot Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup–fast and easy!

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Instant Pot Chicken Enchilada Soup–a fan favorite! Thickened with refried beans.

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Instant Pot Chicken Pot Pie Soup–the good flavors of pot pie in soup form! Season with fresh cracked pepper on top.

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Instant Pot Chicken Barley Soup*–one of my favorite healthy recipes!

Pasta recipes with frozen chicken breasts

Instant Pot Chicken Pesto Pasta–with only a couple ingredients and a couple minutes you can have an amazing pasta dinner!

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Instant Pot Creamy Lemon Parmesan Chicken–the creamy sauce with this chicken is perfect with pasta!

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Instant Pot Chicken Spaghetti*–the thing I make the most often in my Instant Pot! Love this soooo much.

Chicken Sandwich Instant Pot Recipes

Instant Pot Chicken Salad Sandwiches–you’ll never made chicken salad the other way again!

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Instant Pot Hawaiian Chicken–a super fast and easy, 5-ingredient, dump and go Instant Pot recipe of slightly sweet chicken and pineapples. Serve this chicken on Hawaiian rolls or over rice. Pro tip: Try using pineapple juice instead of the water or broth for extra flavor.

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Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Chicken Sliders*–kind of like a southwestern chicken salad sandwich!

Pressure Cooker Southwest Dishes

Instant Pot Chicken Rice Bowls–This is a perfect dinner for a busy weeknight or a good option to pack in individual containers for lunches during the week.

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Instant Pot Fiesta Lime Chicken—shredded chicken with a creamy, flavorful sauce.

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Greek dishes with chicken

Instant Pot Creamy Greek Chicken Pitas*–probably one of my favorite easy dinner recipes of all time!

Instant Pot Greek Chicken Rice Bowls–an easy one pot meal with fresh veggies!

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Buffalo Chicken Inspired Recipes

Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip–the most addicting dip ever!

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Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Chili–-like the dip but in chili form!

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Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Gyros–buffalo flavored chicken rolled in a pita with blue cheese!

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Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps–get all the buffalo flavors with the carbs!

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Comfort Food Recipes with Frozen Chicken

Instant Pot Garlic Parmesan Bacon Chicken–a creamy sauce and chicken with parmesan cheese, bacon, garlic and spinach.

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Instant Pot Creamy Tuscan Chicken–creamy chicken and sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, Parmesan cheese and garlic.

Instant Pot Garlic Mushroom Chicken–a creamy sauce is spooned over mushrooms, tender bites of chicken (and optional broccoli).

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Instant Pot Pesto Mushroom Chicken–pesto + mushrooms = winning!

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Instant Pot Chicken and Mashed Potatoes–chicken, mashed potatoes, carrots and gravy are all prepared in one pot just see the instructions.

Instant Pot Creamy Chicken–a good one to feed a crowd! I make this for my church group.

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Instant Pot Barbecue Cream Cheese Chicken–only 3 ingredients!

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Instant Pot Seasoned Shredded Chicken*–perfect for meal prep! Use in any recipe that calls for cooked chicken.

*my family makes this one a lot!

Notes:

Instant Pot recipes require liquid to come to pressure. For most chicken recipes I use chicken broth or Better than Bouillon chicken base and water.
All recipes are cooked on high pressure with a 10 minute natural pressure release unless otherwise noted (don’t use a quick release or chicken will get tough).
If cooking time doesn’t differentiate between fresh and frozen chicken then add 2 minutes to the cooking time when using frozen chicken.
Salt and pepper to taste and add additional spices, if desired.
See LOTS more Instant Pot chicken recipes
You might also like this video…”How to cook frozen chicken in the Instant Pot–Instant Pot Tips”

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Is it better to slow cook or pressure cook chicken breast? ›

Chicken breasts are a less ideal choice for slow cooking. One reason why you shouldn't make boneless chicken breasts in a slow cooker is because they're too low in fat to withstand cooking for a long time. Your final product will likely come out tough and chewy.

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Does chicken get more tender the longer you pressure cook it? ›

This dinner staple cooks up perfectly every time in the Instant Pot. You can aim for firm but juicy chicken for cubing, or let it cook a little bit longer for tender shredded chicken.

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Can you put frozen chicken in the crock pot or Instant Pot? ›

The USDA strongly cautions against this common practice for preparing food. Slow cookers, Crock-Pots and Instant Pots are beloved by millions of home cooks because they take a lot of guesswork out of the cooking process.

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Why is my chicken breast rubbery in Instant Pot? ›

Rubbery Instant Pot shredded chicken is usually the result of overcooking the meat.

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Can you overcook chicken breast in a pressure cooker? ›

Oddly enough, it can be really challenging to get the right texture when cooking boneless chicken breasts. They cook quickly in the Instant Pot, but if you don't cook them long enough they get a weird, rubber-like texture that's nearly impossible to chew, and if you cook them too long, their texture gets dry.

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Is it better to slow cook or pressure cook? ›

Slow cookers are much better for cooking root vegetables and tough cuts of meat because the long, low-temperature cooking process is great for adding moisture and breaking down fat. Pressure cookers can get hot enough for meats and vegetables to brown in them when cooking, but slow cookers can't.

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Can you put frozen chicken straight into a slow cooker? ›

Information. It is best to thaw meat or poultry before putting it into a slow cooker. Frozen pieces will take longer to reach a safe internal temperature and could possibly result in foodborne illness. Frozen or partially frozen foods can also cool everything else in the slow cooker.

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Can you put frozen meat in Instant Pot to slow cook? ›

Yes, it is safe to cook frozen food in a pressure cooker or an electric pressure cooker like an Instant Pot. However, if you only have the slow cooker version of the Instant Pot, then it is not safe to cook frozen food in it.

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How much time do you add to Instant Pot if chicken is frozen? ›

To cook frozen chicken thighs in the Instant Pot: Following the method outlined in this post, cook frozen boneless chicken thighs for 13 minutes at high pressure, followed by a 10 minute natural release. Frozen bone-in thighs will take 15 minutes at high pressure, followed by a 10 minute natural release.

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Can you cook chicken too long in Instant Pot? ›

If your breasts or thighs are larger, increase the cook time by 1 to 2 minutes. When in doubt, error on the side of less time. You can always cook the chicken for longer, but once it's overcooked (especially when it comes to boneless, skinless chicken breasts), you can't reverse the process.

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How many chicken breasts can you cook in the Instant Pot? ›

I typically cook 3 breasts at at time for my little family, which yields about 6 cups of shredded chicken. To cook more chicken breasts at once, layer the chicken side by side if frozen or stacked if fresh. Add 1 cup of water plus kosher salt and black peppercorns. Set the cooking time for just 10 minutes.

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Why did my chicken burn in Instant Pot? ›

An improperly sealed lid can cause the Instant Pot to just cook and cook your contents as it attempts to reach pressure. This will lead to scorching and then a burn notice. Make sure that you're using enough liquid.

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Does pressure cooked chicken taste better? ›

After a few minutes in the pressure cooker, the chicken will be fully cooked, tender and delicious. As a bonus, you will end up with rich tasting chicken stock for gravy or to be used in the dehydration process. Dehydrated pressure cooked chicken rehydrates much better than chicken that is grilled, fried or baked.

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What makes meat more tender pressure cooking or slow cooking? ›

Traditionally cheaper cuts of meat always slow cook better. Slow cooking breaks down the connective collagen in meat, which turns into unctuous gelatine. This creates that soft and tender mouth feel we all crave.

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Should I cook chicken breast fast or slow? ›

The slower you cook chicken, the better. That's the overall rule for cooking protein. Start by having the heat medium-high when you put the chicken breast in the pan.

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Does slow cooking chicken make it taste better? ›

The longer cooking time and the low heat complement each other perfectly. As a result, even though the meat is cooked for far longer, it doesn't dry out because the temperature is low. As a result, this is the best way to retain all the natural juices of the meat. It also makes the meat far more flavorful.

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