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Juicy Instant Pot Chicken Breast Recipe

With this Juicy Instant Pot chicken breast recipe, juicy and flavorful chicken has never been easier to make. No more fear of tough and rubbery meat!
  • cook TIME 45 mins
  • prep TIME 15 mins
  • total TIME 1 hr
Course: Main CourseCuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 498 kcal
Author: Tuyet Pham, Luna Regina

Ingredients (20)

  • 24 oz skinless boneless chicken breasts
  • 11 oz spaghetti cooked
  • 6 oz cremini mushrooms sliced
  • 4 oz green peas
  • 0.5 oz shredded parmesan cheese divided
  • 1 cup unsalted chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tsp Italian seasonings
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt divided
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp traditional Dijon mustard
  • 2 tsp garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp parsley chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

1

In a large bowl, add 24 oz skinless boneless chicken breasts into a mix of 2 tsp Italian seasonings, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp ground black pepper, 1/4 tsp paprika, and 1 tsp Dijon mustard. Toss to distribute the spices as evenly as possible.

2

Set the Instant Pot to the “Sauté” setting and wait until it's hot. Sear chicken breasts in 1 tbsp olive oil for 7 minutes on both sides. Remove chicken from the pot and set aside.

3

Add 1 tbsp unsalted butter, 6 oz cremini mushrooms, and 2 tsp minced garlic to the Instant Pot. Sauté until fragrant.

4

Continue to pour the 1 cup unsalted chicken broth into the pot. Lay a steaming rack over the top and place the seared chicken breasts inside. Close the lid and set the valve to seal. Turn on the “Steam” setting and cook for 7 minutes.

5

When the time is up, allow the Instant Pot to release the steam naturally for 10 minutes. Open the lid and remove the chicken.

6

To make the sauce: Set the Instant Pot back to the “Sauté” setting. Add 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 cup heavy cream, 0.25 oz shredded parmesan cheese, 4 oz green peas, 1/4 cup whole milk, sautéed mushrooms, and 1 tbsp lemon juice.

7

Stir constantly while the sauce is cooking. Watch as it thickens (about 10 minutes). Add 11 oz cooked spaghetti and let it cook for 5 more minutes.

8

Turn off the Instant Pot and remove the inner pot.

9

Transfer the chicken breasts to a cutting board or serving platter. Garnish with 2 tbsp parsley and 0.25 oz shredded parmesan cheese. Enjoy the chicken with spaghetti and mushroom sauce on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 498kcal | Fat 19g | Saturated Fat 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat 2g | Monounsaturated Fat 6g | Cholesterol 153mg | Sodium 517mg | Potassium 937mg | Carbohydrate 34g | Fiber 4g | Sugar 4g | Protein 48g | Vitamin A 916IU | Vitamin C 10mg | Calcium 127mg | Iron 3mg