Instant Pot Chicken Parmesan
A delightful dish combining tender chicken with rich marinara sauce and gooey melted cheese, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Sauté in the Instant Pot with olive oil for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned.
- Set aside the chicken temporarily.
- Add the marinara sauce and deglaze the pot by scraping up any browned bits.
- Return the chicken to the pot and ensure it’s covered with sauce.
- Pressure cook for 10 minutes with the lid closed and valve set to ‘Sealing.’
- Release pressure by moving the valve to ‘Venting’ once cooking is complete.
- Open the lid and sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top of the chicken.
- Close the lid for a few minutes to melt the cheese.
- Serve hot with extra marinara sauce if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, use marinara sauce with added herbs and spices. You can substitute mozzarella with provolone or any cheese on hand. For a little heat, add red pepper flakes to the sauce.
Find it online: https://www.chickensecret.com/instant-pot-chicken-parmesan/