Instant Pot Creamy Chicken Breast Recipes
Description
This delicious Instant Pot Creamy Chicken Breast recipe is a great way to enjoy tender, juicy chicken in a creamy, flavorful sauce. It's a simple dish that can be made in minutes and it's guaranteed to please the whole family. The creamy sauce is made with cream cheese, garlic, and herbs and is sure to be a hit. The Instant Pot makes this dish even easier by cooking the chicken to perfection without having to use a stovetop or oven. This dish is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner or an easy meal to entertain guests.
Prep Time
This Instant Pot Creamy Chicken Breast recipe requires very little prep time. All that is needed is to chop the garlic, diced the onion and mix the ingredients for the sauce. The sauce can easily be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to two days. Preparing the chicken is also very easy as it only needs to be seasoned with salt and pepper.
Cook Time
The Instant Pot makes this dish very quick and easy to make. The chicken only needs to cook for about 10 minutes in the Instant Pot and the sauce only needs to cook for about 5 minutes. This entire dish can be made in about 15 minutes, making it a great option for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
For the chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the sauce:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Place the chicken breasts in the Instant Pot and season with salt and pepper.
2. Add the butter to the pot and select the “saute” setting. Once the butter is melted, add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
3. Add the cream cheese and chicken broth and stir until the cream cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
4. Add the Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
5. Secure the lid and make sure the valve is set to “sealing”. Select the “manual” setting and set the timer for 10 minutes.
6. When the cooking time is complete, carefully turn the valve to “venting” to release the steam.
7. Serve the creamy chicken over your favorite side dish. Enjoy!
Equipment
For this recipe, you will need an Instant Pot and a few basic kitchen tools such as a cutting board, knife, and measuring cups and spoons.
Notes
This recipe can easily be doubled to serve a larger crowd. You can also add other ingredients to the sauce such as mushrooms, bell peppers, or diced tomatoes. For a creamier sauce, you can add additional cream cheese or cream.
Nutrition: Per Serving
Calories: 332 Protein: 32 g Fat: 20 g Carbohydrates: 5 g Fiber: 1 g
Recipe Tips
For a lighter version of this recipe, you can replace the cream cheese with Greek yogurt or cottage cheese. You can also replace the Parmesan cheese with mozzarella cheese for a different flavor. To make the sauce even creamier, you can add a splash of half-and-half or heavy cream. Finally, you can garnish the dish with freshly chopped parsley or basil for added flavor and color.
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