INSTANT POT CHICKEN PARMESAN

Instant Pot Chicken Parmesan is a quick and flavorful twist on the classic favorite. Thinly sliced chicken breasts coated with a rich marinara sauce create a perfect blend of flavors. This dish gets its flavor from the combination of tender chicken, garlic, and Italian spices. Covered in the richness of melted parmesan and gooey mozzarella, you get a comforting layer over each succulent bite. Thanks to the Instant Pot, you can effortlessly make this dish fuss-free. It is an ideal, satisfying weeknight dinner.

INGREDIENTS ; 

1 tsp olive oil
4 chicken breasts, thinly sliced
1 ½ cup marinara sauce
¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
2 garlic cloves, minced
½ tsp dried oregano
¼ tsp black pepper
½ tsp salt
Freshly Chopped Basil, as required

HOW TO MAKE THIS INSTANT POT CHICKEN PARMESAN:

Step 1. Set the Instant Pot to sauté on low heat. Add olive oil and let it heat.

Step 2. Add garlic and sauté for 2 minutes or until golden and fragrant. Then add parmesan cheese, marinara sauce, and pepper. Mix well.

Step 3. Season both sides of the chicken breasts with pepper, salt and oregano.

Step 4. Increase heat to medium, place seasoned chicken breasts over marinara in a single layer, and drizzle some marinara sauce on top of the chicken.

Step 5. Place the lid on the instant pot and cook on low pressure for 3 minutes.

Step 6. Remove from heat, carefully open the lid, and evenly distribute Parmesan cheese and Mozzarella cheese on top; cover with lid, keep unlocked, and leave for 4 to 5 minutes or until cheese melts.

Step 7. Once ready, transfer the chicken with sauce to the serving dish.

Step 8. Garnish with chopped basil and serve hot.

Yield: 4

INSTANT POT CHICKEN PARMESAN

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Instant Pot Chicken Parmesan is a quick and flavorful twist on the classic favorite. Thinly sliced chicken breasts coated with a rich marinara sauce create a perfect blend of flavors.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 tsp olive oil
• 4 chicken breasts, thinly sliced
• 1 ½ cup marinara sauce
• ¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• ½ tsp dried oregano
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp salt
• Freshly Chopped Basil, as required

Instructions

1. Set the Instant Pot to sauté on low heat. Add olive oil and let it heat.
2. Add garlic and sauté for 2 minutes or until golden and fragrant. Then add parmesan cheese, marinara sauce, and pepper. Mix well.
3. Season both sides of the chicken breasts with pepper, salt and oregano.
4. Increase heat to medium, place seasoned chicken breasts over marinara in a single layer, and drizzle some marinara sauce on top of the chicken.
5. Place the lid on the instant pot and cook on low pressure for 3 minutes.
6. Remove from heat, carefully open the lid, and evenly distribute Parmesan cheese and Mozzarella cheese on top; cover with lid, keep unlocked, and leave for 4 to 5 minutes or until cheese melts.
7. Once ready, transfer the chicken with sauce to the serving dish.
8. Garnish with chopped basil and serve hot.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 320Total Fat: 14gCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 38g