Instant Pot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Recipe
A restaurant-quality, one-pot creamy garlic parmesan chicken dish made in 30 minutes using an Instant Pot. Succulent chicken breasts in a rich, herb-infused sauce with buttery cream and parmesan, tenderized by pressure cooking for perfect moisture.
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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 420kcal
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon fresh basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for sauce thickening)
Instructions
- Spray Instant Pot with cooking spray and turn to Saute mode.
- Sear chicken breasts on both sides in olive oil for 2-3 minutes until golden. Remove and set aside.
- Add butter, garlic, and lemon zest to pot. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add flour, stirring to make a roux. Cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, scraping up browned bits.
- Return chicken to pot. Add thyme, basil, parmesan, salt, and pepper.
- Close lid with valve set to sealing. Cook at high pressure for 8 minutes.
- Allow 5 minutes natural pressure release, then quick release remaining pressure.
- Serve with remaining sauce over chicken.
Notes
For dairy-free option: substitute parmesan with nutritional yeast and heavy cream with coconut cream.
Let chicken rest 5 minutes before serving for juicier results.
Pairs well with garlic mashed potatoes or roasted seasonal vegetables.
Let chicken rest 5 minutes before serving for juicier results.
Pairs well with garlic mashed potatoes or roasted seasonal vegetables.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 420kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 2800mg | Sugar: 4g