How to Cook Chicken Breasts in the Instant Pot
Learn How to Cook Chicken Breasts in the Instant Pot for a quick, healthy dinner! Tender chicken breasts in a low-carb cream sauce work great for busy weeknights or meal prep days.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 medium size chicken breasts (6-8 ounces each)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
Sauce
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Combine the spices and sprinkle them on each side of the chicken breast. Turn the sauté function on the Instant Pot and add the 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil.
- When the oil is hot add the seasoned breasts to the pot and sear for 2 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the pressure cooker and set aside.
- Turn the sauté function off and add the chicken stock and white wine to the pressure cooker. Scrape up any bits that might have stuck to the bottom of the pan. This is essential. Any dried spices stuck to the bottom can cause a burn message during the cooking cycle.
- Add the trivet to the pressure cooker over the liquid. Place the chicken breasts on the trivet (do not stack) and secure the lid.
- Pressure cook on high for 5 minutes. Once the cycle ends, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes manually release the remaining pressure and remove the chicken and trivet from the Instant Pot.
- Turn the saute function back on and boil the broth and white wine mixture. Allow the mixture to reduce by half (you will want between 1/3- 1/2 liquid left) then stir in the grated parmesan and heavy cream.
- Stir the mixture until it has thickened and the cheese is melted. Add the chicken back to the Instant Pot and cook for 2 minutes. Check for an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
Nutrition
Serving: 1chicken breast + 1/4 cup sauceCalories: 276kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 24gFat: 15.9gCholesterol: 86.8mgSodium: 484.2mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.8g
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