Instant Pot Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (optional, for thickening)
• Fresh parsley, for garnish

Method

1. 01

   Set your Instant Pot to sauté mode and add olive oil. Once hot, sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.

2. 02

   Add onions and garlic to the pot, sautéing until fragrant (about 2 minutes).

3. 03

   Pour in the chicken broth and deglaze the pot by scraping the bottom to release any browned bits.

4. 04

   Return the chicken breasts to the pot and sprinkle with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.

5. 05

   Close the lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 8 minutes. Perform a quick release.

6. 06

   Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly. If desired, add the cornstarch slurry and simmer using the sauté mode for 2-3 minutes.

7. 07

   Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.