Instant Pot Creamy Chicken Piccata
The ultimate comfort food, Instant Pot Creamy Chicken Piccata is a creamy, zesty dish that’s quick and easy to make. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish combines tender chicken with a rich, buttery sauce. You'll want to make it tonight!
Equipment
- Instant Pot
- Skillet
- Mixing Bowl
- Grater
- Chef's Knife
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless and skinless chicken breast sliced horizontal into halves
- 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 pinch salt
- 3 dashes ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 0.5 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.25 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 2.5 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon non-pareil capers in jar use the capers only
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Instructions
- Wash and rinse the chicken breasts with cold water, then pat them dry with paper towels. Slice the chicken horizontally. In a dish, mix the flour, salt, and pepper. Dredge the chicken generously in the flour.
- Turn on the sauté mode on your Instant Pot. Once the pot is fully heated, add the olive oil and butter. Brown the chicken on both sides for about 2 to 3 minutes until they are golden brown.
- Add the garlic and cook for a short time. Then, add the chicken broth, heavy whipping cream, Parmesan cheese, salt, lemon juice, and capers. Cover the pot and select the Manual setting for 10 minutes.
- When it beeps, turn to Quick Release. Once the valve drops, carefully remove the cover. Switch to sauté mode and cook for 1 to 2 minutes to reduce the sauce. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
- Top with chopped parsley and serve immediately with plain pasta.
Notes
- Tip 1: I used a 6-quart Instant Pot. If you use frozen chicken, increase the pressure cooking time by 50%, or a total of 15 minutes.
- Tip 2: The heavy whipping cream didn’t curdle.
- Tip 3: You can certainly add the whipping cream after pressure cooking, if you like.
- Tip 4: If you don’t have an Instant Pot, you can make this Instant Pot Creamy Chicken Piccata on a stovetop.
- Tip 5: Just brown the chicken on a skillet and follow the same method above.