Since we're using frozen chicken, there's no need to thaw. That's the beauty of the Instant Pot, folks! It's a real time-saver.
Take your chicken out of the packaging and give it a quick rinse. Pat it dry with some paper towels.
Mix garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle this seasoning mix all over your chicken breasts, making sure to coat them evenly.
Set Instant Pot to sauté mode and add the olive oil. Once it's hot, pop in seasoned chicken breasts and give them a quick sear on each side, about 2-3 minutes per side. This step isn't absolutely necessary, but it adds a nice color and locks in some extra flavor.
After searing, take the chicken out and set it aside for a moment. Pour chicken broth into the Instant Pot and use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom. This is where the flavor magic happens, people!
Place the trivet that came with Instant Pot inside, and arrange your seared chicken breasts on top of it.
Close the lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
When the cooking time is up, let the pressure release naturally for about 5 minutes, then do a quick release for any remaining pressure. Always be careful when releasing the steam – safety first in the kitchen, folks!
Use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature of the chicken has reached 165°F (74°C). If it needs a bit more time, you can always pop it back in for a couple more minutes.