Here's the Easiest (and Quickest) Way to Pressure Cook Chicken Breasts
Anna Monette Roberts
Anna Monette Roberts
As Brit + Co's Food Editor, Anna Monette Roberts has an insatiable appetite for developing tasty dishes. When she's not dreaming about her next meal, she's . . . well, probably cooking up her creations. Her favorite foods include chewy chocolate chip cookies, Rosé Champagne, and gooey French cheeses — in no particular order.
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 2 chicken breasts
- salt and pepper
Directions
Close lid securely into the lock position. Make sure the vent is also in the closed position. Pressure cook on low for 8-10 minutes or using the poultry setting. Quick release.
Carefully unlock lid. Remove chicken and place on cutting board to rest for 5 minutes. Shred using 2 forks or in a stand mixer with the paddle attachment. Reserve broth for soups.
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Anna Monette Roberts
As Brit + Co's Food Editor, Anna Monette Roberts has an insatiable appetite for developing tasty dishes. When she's not dreaming about her next meal, she's . . . well, probably cooking up her creations. Her favorite foods include chewy chocolate chip cookies, Rosé Champagne, and gooey French cheeses — in no particular order.