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Delicious Instant Pot Garlic Parmesan Chicken plated with herbs.

Instant Pot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Recipe

A quick and flavorful Instant Pot recipe featuring tender chicken in a creamy garlic parmesan sauce, perfect for a weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs Chicken Thighs boneless, skinless
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth
  • 0.5 cup Heavy Cream
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp Water for slurry
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
  • 0.25 tsp Black Pepper
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • Tongs
  • Whisk
  • Measuring Cups/Spoons
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife

Method
 

Steps
  1. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode, add olive oil, and sear chicken until browned, then remove.
  2. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Deglaze with chicken broth, scraping any browned bits.
  3. Return chicken to the pot. Close the lid, set to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 8 minutes.
  4. After cooking, perform a quick release of pressure. Remove the chicken and set aside.
  5. Set to sauté mode. Whisk cornstarch and water, then stir into the broth. Add heavy cream and parmesan, stirring until the sauce thickens.
  6. Return chicken to the pot, coat with sauce, and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

For an extra rich sauce, use full-fat heavy cream. This dish pairs well with pasta or rice.