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Instant Pot Chicken Parmesan

Tender breaded-style chicken simmered in marinara and melted mozzarella, made quickly in the Instant Pot.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning store-bought or homemade
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 24 ounces marinara sauce store-bought or homemade (1 jar)
  • cups freshly shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 pound cooked spaghetti for serving

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • gallon-sized resealable plastic bag
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Measuring cup
  • Tongs or spatula
  • Wooden Spoon

Method
 

  1. If needed, slice each chicken breast in half horizontally or place between parchment/plastic and pound to 1/2-inch thickness so pieces are thin and uniform.
  2. Rub the chicken with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil to coat.
  3. Place the flour, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and kosher salt into a gallon-sized resealable bag and shake to combine.
  4. Add the chicken to the bag, seal, and shake until each piece is evenly coated with the seasoned flour mixture.
  5. Set the Instant Pot to Sauté and add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. When hot, brown the chicken 2–3 minutes per side, working in batches if needed; remove browned chicken to a plate.
  6. Pour the chicken broth into the Instant Pot and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon.
  7. Stir in the marinara sauce, return the browned chicken to the pot, and spoon sauce over the pieces so they are mostly covered.
  8. Cancel Sauté, seal the lid, and cook on Manual/High pressure for 8 minutes.
  9. Allow a natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then quick-release any remaining pressure and carefully open the lid.
  10. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella over the chicken, replace the lid for 1–2 minutes to let the cheese melt, then serve over cooked spaghetti.

Notes

  • Use thinly sliced or pounded chicken for even cooking.
  • Check that the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  • Brown the chicken in batches to avoid crowding the pot.
  • Scrape the pot bottom to prevent a burn warning.
  • Use low-sodium broth to control saltiness.