Pressure Cooker Chicken Fillets Basis for Savory Pies Etc
Transform your weeknight dinners or meal prep sessions with this quick and flavorful Pressure Cooker Chicken Fillets recipe—a versatile staple designed to elevate your savory pies, casseroles, and more! Using juicy, boneless chicken breasts or thighs, this recipe combines the rich flavors of garlic, onion, thyme, and paprika, all pressure-cooked to tender perfection in just 12 minutes. The pressure cooker locks in moisture and creates a deliciously savory broth, which can also be reserved for gravies or soups. Whether shredded, sliced, or diced, this chicken serves as the perfect base for countless dishes, saving you time without compromising on flavor. Ideal for busy cooks looking to streamline their meals, this recipe is a must-have for your kitchen repertoire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 cups Chicken stock or broth
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium Onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon Paprika (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Instructions
Turn on the sauté function of your pressure cooker. Once hot, add olive oil.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
Season the chicken fillets with salt, black pepper, and paprika. Place them into the pressure cooker in a single layer, searing each side for about 1 minute.
Pour the chicken stock or broth into the pressure cooker. Sprinkle in the dried thyme and give everything a gentle stir to combine.
Cancel the sauté function and secure the lid on your pressure cooker. Set the valve to sealing mode.
Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes. If using smaller chicken breasts or thighs, reduce the cooking time to 8 minutes.
Once the cooking cycle is complete, perform a natural pressure release for 5 minutes, then carefully release the remaining pressure manually.
Remove the chicken fillets from the pressure cooker and let them rest for 5 minutes. Slice, shred, or dice them as needed for use in savory pies, casseroles, or other dishes.
Optional: If desired, strain and reserve the liquid from the pressure cooker to use as a flavorful base for sauces, soups, or gravies.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1374 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.7 g | 52% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.4 g | 47% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 592 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 4605 mg | 200% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.4 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.8 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.5 g | ||
| Protein | 221.3 g | 443% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.3 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 156 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 2132 mg | 45% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
