Instant Pot Chicken Parmesan
Instant Pot Chicken Parmesan is a quick and satisfying dish that marries juicy chicken breasts with crispy breadcrumbs and rich marinara sauce, all topped with gooey melted mozzarella. In just about 30 minutes, this flavorful recipe transforms your weeknight dinners into a delightful Italian feast that the whole family will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on your counter.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Dredge each seasoned chicken breast in panko breadcrumbs until fully coated.
- Set the Instant Pot to 'Sauté' mode. Add oil and sear each chicken breast for about 3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Pour marinara sauce over the seared chicken.
- Seal the Instant Pot lid and pressure cook on high for 10 minutes.
- Carefully release pressure, then top each chicken breast with mozzarella cheese. Close the lid for about 1 minute to melt the cheese.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (about 250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Add red pepper flakes for extra heat or substitute chicken with eggplant for a vegetarian option. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.