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Instant Pot Creamy Italian Chicken Breasts

February 18, 2020 by Sandy 6 Comments

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Instant Pot Creamy Italian Chicken Breasts
Instant Pot Creamy Italian Chicken Breasts

Instant Pot Creamy Italian Chicken Breasts are a very delicious and easy to make. This is an Instant Pot dump and start recipe that is ready in under 30 minutes. This super flavorful pressure cooker creamy Italian chicken breasts recipe is family friendly and so tasty over pasta.

Sliced Pressure Cooker Creamy Italian Chicken Breasts over noodles on white plate

Instant Pot Creamy Italian Chicken Breasts

People are always looking for ways to cook chicken breasts in the Instant Pot. This pressure cooker chicken breast recipe is so tasty and simple to prepare.

What I like About This Recipe:

  • The flavor is amazing.
  • It makes a good amount of the creamy sauce. Plenty for pasta.
  • The ingredients are easy to find, normal things.
  • It is a “dump and start” recipe.

What is a Dump and Start Recipe?

An Instant Pot dump and start recipe is one where you don’t have to use the sauté setting to cook anything before pressure cooking.

Sliced Pressure cooker Creamy Italian Chicken Breasts on a white plate

Can I Use Chicken Tenders?

Yes. Since they are smaller and thinner, they will require a reduced cook time.

Can I use Frozen Chicken Breasts?

Yes you can, with a few notes:
• Try not to overlap the pieces as those areas may still be raw.
• You will want to give the chicken a little more Natural Release Time. Just a couple of minutes.
• Also, since the frozen chicken gives off water, you may want to use about 1/4 cup less broth initially.

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Two images showing what to add to sauce to make Creamy Italian Chicken Breasts

Slice the reserved chicken breasts crossways. Instant Pot chicken breasts should slice well, with minimal shredding.

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Add the sliced chicken breasts back into the sauce. Serve over pasta, potatoes, rice, or cauliflower rice.

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Instant Pot Creamy Italian Chicken Breasts
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Instant Pot Creamy Italian Chicken Breasts
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
7 mins
NPR
5 mins
Total Time
22 mins
 

Instant Pot Creamy Italian Chicken Breasts are a very delicious and easy to make. This is an Instant Pot dump and start recipe that is ready in under 30 minutes.

Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Pressure cooker creamy italian chicken breasts recipe
Servings: 4 - 6
Calories: 342 kcal
Author: Sandy Clifton
Ingredients
  • 3-4 Chicken Breasts
  • 1 1/2 cups Chicken Broth, low sodium
  • 4 cloves Garlic, pressed or finely minced
  • 2 tsp Italian Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt (or 1/2 tsp table salt)
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 3/4 cup Heavy Cream
  • 3 tsp Pesto, (made with basil, garlic, pine nuts, parmesan, olive oil. Found in the refrigerated section of store.)
  • 2 1/2 Tbsp Corn Starch
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Roasted Red Peppers
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Basil
  • 1/3 cup Chopped Cooked Bacon (or real bacon bits), optional
Garnish
  • Grated Parmesan
  • Chopped Basil Leaves
Instructions
  1. Place the chicken breasts in the pressure cooker pot.

  2. Add the chicken broth, then add the garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

  3. Place the lid on the pot and turn the steam release knob to the Sealing position.

  4. Press the Pressure Cook/Manual button, then the +/- button to select 7 minutes. If using smaller, thin breasts, reduce time to 6 minutes. Larger breasts 8 minutes. High Pressure.

  5. When the cook cycle is finished, let the pot sit undisturbed for a 5 minute Natural Release. Then turn the knob to Venting and release the remaining pressure.

  6. Remove the chicken to a plate and set aside.

  7. Dissolve the corn starch in the heavy cream.

  8. Turn on the Sauté setting and when the sauce starts simmering, stir the corn starch slurry into it. Stir frequently until the sauce thickens. Then turn off the pot.

  9. Stir in the pesto, then add the roasted red peppers, basil, and bacon. Stir.

  10. Slice the chicken breasts and add them back into the sauce.

  11. Serve immediately over noodles, rice, potatoes, or cauliflower rice. Garnish as desired.

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Comments

  1. jo Stone

    November 13, 2020 at 9:35 pm

    Is this recipe designed for the instant pot mini?

    Reply
    • Sandy

      November 25, 2020 at 10:22 pm

      No, but it will work in the 3 qt.

      Reply
  2. LeeAnne Fessler

    September 13, 2020 at 11:27 am

    This recipe for creamy Italian chicken breasts is the best instant pot recipe I have tried yet! Restaurant quality for sure!
    I wasn’t too sure about a “dump” but everything turned out amazing! the chicken was tender and the pasta perfect! cream sauce just right and the flavor, oh my! delicious! I will definitely make this again in the near future.

    Reply
  3. Linda Reese

    April 1, 2020 at 4:33 am

    Is there something I can replace with the pesto and roasted red peppers Since going to the store for 1 or 2 things now a days isn’t a good idea Thank you for all the recipes

    Reply
    • Sandy

      April 4, 2020 at 9:06 pm

      Instead of pesto you can add another teaspoon of Italian seasoning. Just omit the red peppers, unless you have fresh bell peppers.

      Reply
  4. Jessica

    February 25, 2020 at 3:39 pm

    Excellent flavor. We really liked the sauce on the pasta.

    Reply

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