Instant Pot Italian Chicken Breasts

Instant Pot Italian Chicken Breasts

Prep time: 10 minutes
Active cook time: 25-30 minutes + time to come to pressure 
Natural release: 10 minutes
Serves: 4

Ingredients for Instant Pot Italian Chicken Breasts:

4 6-oz. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to ¼” thick
8 oz. baby Portobello mushrooms, cleaned and sliced thin
2-3 T. extra virgin olive oil, divided
½ medium red onion, diced
1 c. chicken broth, preferably organic
1 t. garlic powder
2 T. fresh thyme leaves
2 T. fresh rosemary leaves, chopped
4 sprigs fresh rosemary
4 oz. goat cheese, cut into chunks
3 T. fresh parsley, chopped
Sea salt and black pepper

Directions:

1. Add one tablespoon olive oil to Instant Pot and select the Sauté function. Set to high and once the display reads hot add red onion and Portobello mushrooms. Cook, stirring frequently, until onions soften and mushrooms start to release their liquid; approximately 5-6 minutes. Transfer veggies to a bowl and set aside.

2. Add another tablespoon olive oil to unit and season chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides. Working in batches, if necessary, add chicken to the Instant Pot without overcrowding. Brown on both sides; approximately 2-3 minutes per side.

3. Remove browned chicken from unit and repeat process with remaining olive oil and chicken breasts, as needed.

4. Return mushrooms and onions to Instant Pot. Add chicken broth, garlic powder, thyme, and rosemary. Stir to combine.

5. Place the metal trivet that comes with the Instant Pot into the cooking container. Place chicken breasts on top of the trivet and cover. Lock the lid into place and set the pressure valve to Sealing. Press the Manual button and adjust setting to high. Set cook time to 10 minutes.

6. When cook time is finished, allow pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes; Quick Release any remaining pressure. Turn the unit off and remove lid. Transfer chicken to a serving platter and rest for 5 minutes.

7. Add the goat cheese to the cooking liquid and stir to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings, as desired.

8. Spoon some of the mushroom sauce over each chicken breast and serve immediately.


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