Creamy Instant Pot Italian Chicken Breasts
Creamy Instant Pot Italian Chicken Breasts are juicy, moist and easy! Tender chicken in flavorful creamy sauce served over your favorite pasta.
Servings: 6
Calories: 265kcal
Ingredients
- 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts 2 pounds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
- 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup chicken broth low sodium
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/3 cup parmesan cheese grated
- 1 large tomato chopped
- 3 tablespoons fresh basil finely chopped
Instructions
- Sprinkle chicken breasts with salt, pepper and Italian seasoning on both sides.
- Press Saute on Instant Pot and wait until display says Hot. Add olive oil and saute chicken breasts on both sides until browned, in batches if necessary. Transfer chicken onto a plate, add chicken broth and deglaze the pot. Press Cancel.
- Return seared chicken breasts to the Instant Pot, close the lid, set valve to Sealing and pressure cook chicken for 8 minutes. After wait 10 minutes and then release remaining pressure by turning pressure valve to Venting.
- Remove chicken onto a plate and press Saute. In a small bowl, whisk milk and cornstarch, then pour into the Instant Pot and whisk. Add parmesan cheese, whisk again and let sauce cook for a few minutes until it thickens.
- Slice chicken breasts against the grain, return to the pot and top with tomatoes and basil.
- Serve hot over any pasta.
Notes
- Store:Â Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Freeze: Fully cook, cool completely and freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw in a fridge overnight.
- Frozen chicken breasts: You can use frozen chicken breasts, just make sure they are separated and add 5 minutes to cook time. Also note that you won't be able to sear them which might result in a little bit less flavor but still good. Just add them seasoned on both sides to Instant Pot and cook.
Nutrition
Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 682mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g