How to Cook Chicken Breasts in the Instant Pot

Use your Instant Pot to cook chicken breast in no time. You’ll love coming home to premade protein on busy weeknights.

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And you won’t believe how tender and juicy it turns out.

INGREDIENTS

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5

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