Instant Pot Creamy Parmesan Chicken
The ultimate comfort food, Instant Pot Creamy Parmesan Chicken is rich, creamy, and oh-so-easy to make. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, this dish is sure to satisfy your cravings. With tender chicken and a luscious sauce, you’ll want to make this tonight!
Equipment
- Instant Pot
- Skillet
- Mixing Bowl
- Wooden Spoon
- Grater
- Chef's Knife
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds boneless chicken breasts fresh or frozen
- 0.75 cup chicken broth more as needed
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder plus more to taste
- 0.5 teaspoon cracked pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 6 ounces cream cheese cubed
- 0.5 cup grated parmesan
- 1 cup freshly chopped spinach
- 0.75 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Add ½ cup chicken broth to the bottom of the Instant Pot. Place the chicken breasts on top of the broth.
- Season the chicken generously with sea salt, then sprinkle cracked pepper, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder over the top.
- Close the lid of the Instant Pot and ensure the vent is set to sealing. Set the function to pressure cook on high for 8 to 10 minutes for thawed chicken, or 11 to 12 minutes if using frozen chicken.
- Once the timer goes off, perform a quick release by carefully turning the vent. Open the lid and check the internal temperature of the chicken. It should reach 165°F.
- If the chicken is ready, use two forks to shred it into bite-sized pieces.
- Switch the Instant Pot to the “sauté” setting. Stir in the spinach, cream cheese, and grated parmesan until the cream cheese melts.
- If the sauce is too thick, you can add the remaining chicken broth gradually until it's to your desired consistency.
- Serve over pasta or rice, garnishing with freshly grated parmesan.
Notes
- Tip 1: Use chicken that is uniformly sized for even cooking.
- Tip 2: Cooking time will vary based on the size of your chicken breast.
- Tip 3: Make sure you read the manual for your pressure cooker.
- Tip 4: Don’t forget to set the knob to “sealing” to keep the pressure inside.