Instant Pot Chicken Parmesan
A quick and easy version of the Italian classic, Instant Pot Chicken Parmesan features tender chicken breasts topped with marinara sauce and gooey mozzarella cheese, making it a family favorite.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced Slice in half or pound thin if necessary.
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 tbsp for chicken and 2 tbsp for sautéing.
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning Store-bought or homemade.
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 24 ounces marinara sauce Store-bought or homemade.
- 1.5 cups freshly shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 pound cooked spaghetti For serving.
Instructions
Preparation
- Ensure the chicken breasts are thin. Slice them in half if needed or pound them thin between parchment paper.
- Rub the chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- In a gallon-sized sealable plastic bag, add the flour, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt. Gently toss to combine.
- Add the chicken to the bag, seal it, and shake to coat.
Cooking
- Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the Instant Pot and press the Sauté button.
- Once heated, sauté the chicken breasts for a couple of minutes on each side until browned, in batches if necessary.
- Remove the chicken from the pot.
- Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up the brown bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon.
- Stir in the marinara sauce and add the chicken, coating each piece in the sauce.
- Press cancel and set the timer to cook for 8 minutes on the Manual setting.
- At the end of the cook time, release the pressure naturally for 10 minutes, then release any remaining pressure manually.
- Remove the lid and sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the chicken. Place the lid on again for a couple of minutes until the cheese has melted.
Serving
- Serve the chicken breasts hot over a generous portion of cooked spaghetti.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze the chicken in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Reheat in microwave or stovetop when ready to enjoy.