Pressure Cook Frozen Chicken Breast Ninja Foodi

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Easy Ninja Foodi whole frozen chicken is so easy to make. No need to defrost the bird, just get it into your pressure cooker and an hour later you will have and amazing juicy chicken with crispy skin.

Pressure cooking frozen chicken is the fastest way to bring delicious dinner to the table. There is no need to defrost the bird, just place it in to your Ninja Foodi or Instant Pot, close the lid and one hour late you will get a yummy chicken dinner.

Easy Ninja Foodi whole frozen chicken is so easy to make. No need to defrost the bird, just get it into your pressure cooker and an hour later you will have and amazing juicy chicken with crispy skin.

How do you defrost chicken in an Instant Pot?

  • Well it’s not really defrosting because it’s going to cook, but this is how you do it step by step.

    • Time needed: 12 minutes.

    Frozen Chicken in the Instant Pot

  • Add ingredients Put frozen chicken breasts inside your Instant Pot or pressure cooker. Add liquid, I used chicken broth (you could use water but my preference is using broth for the flavor). If you wanted to add some seasonings and/or diced onions too you certainly could.
  • Cook Lock the lid and set valve to sealing. Set to manual, pressure, high, for 4 frozen chicken breasts = 12 minutes OR if cooking 2 frozen chicken breasts = 10 minutes (times will vary slightly depending on the size of your chicken breasts and if they’re boneless or not, mine were boneless)
  • Release Allow for a 1 minute natural release then do a quick release to cook the chicken. Always ensure internal temperature is 165 degrees after pressure cooking.

    • Season with salt and pepper, or better yet shred right in the pot and add sauce to make shredded chicken for sliders or atop rice

    Pressure Cook Frozen Chicken Breast Ninja Foodi

    I will say after making many easy Instant Pot chicken recipes that I like this method of cooking frozen chicken in the Instant Pot when adding sauce or shredding the chicken but not for just eating the breast as is.

    For me personally I prefer the texture if it’s defrosted and then cooked but that is just me.

    This part of the bird is similar to when you cook frozen chicken breasts which means NO meal prep time and done in under 20 minutes flat!

    You literally throw them right in with something like barbecue sauce and some water and it is that easy!!

  • This is the instructions for making pressure cooker frozen chicken wings that seriously make the best appetizer or meal that is super cheap and so flavorful!

    • Pressure Cook Frozen Chicken Breast Ninja Foodi

    I don’t make wings really any other way now. If you want them with a little crispiness to them you can just pop them under the broiler. 4 minutes or so is perfect.

    Instant Pot frozen chicken wings turn out fall off the bone delicious.

  • If you want a crispier skin you can throw them on a cookie sheet under your broiler for like 3 minutes and it will crisp them up well

    • This is what I did when we made these Instant Pot chicken legs. I also did this when making our pressure cooker beer can chicken.

    Pressure Cook Frozen Chicken Breast Ninja Foodi

    Get ready to learn how to cook chicken in a Ninja Foodi in minutes!

    Do you make recipes that call for shredded chicken? If so, making chicken in the Ninja Foodi is the perfect way to get shredded chicken ready in minutes.

    This is the easiest way to make Ninja Foodi Chicken Breast or Ninja Foodi Chicken Thighs in mere minutes!

    Pressure Cook Frozen Chicken Breast Ninja Foodi

    I like to use this method for recipes such as soups, stews, and chili that call for shredded chicken even pasta that calls for it as well.

    I can usually make this in advance during the day and have the chicken ready to go for dinner that evening.

    If you’re wondering how to cook frozen chicken in the Instant Pot or pressure cooker here are the times you need! It is easy to do and a great way to make chicken sliders or shredded chicken meals for dinner. Tender chicken breasts become juicy in less than 15 minutes, you’ll see.

    Pressure Cook Frozen Chicken Breast Ninja Foodi

    I recently tackled the burning question of how to cook frozen chicken in the Instant Pot today! You can cook frozen thighs, legs and wings in it too perfect. We even share how to cook a frozen whole chicken too. Find over 100 more quick and easy Instant Pot recipes and enjoy! (originally published 1/18, affiliate links present)

    FAQ

    Can you cook frozen chicken breast in Ninja Foodi?

    How Long To Cook Frozen Chicken Breast In Ninja Foodi? I recommend cooking frozen chicken breast in the Ninja Foodi for 20 minutes on high pressure. This is especially important if your chicken breasts are stuck together to ensure the chicken in the middle is thoroughly cooked.

    How long does it take to cook frozen chicken breast in a pressure cooker?

    Press the “Manual” or “Pressure Cook” button and use the +/- buttons to set the cook time (cook at high pressure): 11-12 minutes for 6-8 ounce chicken breasts, 13-14 minutes for 9-10 ounce chicken breasts or 16 minutes for 12 ounce chicken breasts.

    How do you cook frozen chicken breast in Ninja Foodi XL?

    I suggest that you cook frozen chicken breasts in a Ninja foodi that has been preheated to 360°F for 10 minutes. Check them, and add more time as needed. Thicker, larger chicken breasts may need as much as 25 minutes to cook through completely.

    Can you put frozen chicken in pressure cooker?

    Yes, you can take frozen chicken directly from the freezer and cook it in the pressure cooker! Just add some water, turn it on, and let it cook.