Instant Pot Chicken Parmesan
Tender chicken breasts smothered in rich marinara sauce and topped with melted mozzarella and parmesan; this classic delight is loved by people of all age groups.
Ingredients
- 2 large boneless chicken breasts
- 2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper powder
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon Chopped basil
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese + some more to garnish optional
Instructions
- Butterfly chicken by cutting in half horizontally, to create 2 thin slices.
- Season the chicken on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Set the instant pot on the SAUTE function, let it heat up. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
- Add the chicken and cook on both sides, until the chicken changes color to light brown.
- Add marinara sauce and ¼ cup water over the chicken, mix properly so that the chicken is well coated in the sauce.
- Add Italian seasoning and ½ tablespoon chopped basil, and mix.
- Close the lid and pressure valve. Select the PRESSURE COOK button on HIGH PRESSURE and cook for 5 minutes.
- Once the pressure-cooking cycle is over, quick release the pressure.
- Select the CANCEL button.
- Open the lid and add shredded mozzarella, parmesan, and some chopped basil on the top of the chicken.
- Close the lid but do not turn on the Instant Pot. Let the cheese melt in the steam inside the pot for 4-5 minutes.
- Garnish with red chili flakes (optional), chopped basil leaves, and grated parmesan and serve hot with pasta or bread or roasted veggies and enjoy!
Notes
•You can store the CHICKEN PARMESAN in an airtight container for 2-3 days in the refrigerator or around for 2 months in the freezer. To reheat, preheat your oven to 350 F, transfer the leftovers to an oven dish, cover it with aluminum foil and heat for around 15 minutes or until the chicken is heated through and the cheese melts.
•Prefer using the homemade marinara sauce for the best flavors and a healthier version. But, if not available, you can always use your favorite store-bought sauce. MyWW Points = 1 Point Per serving in using Fat Free Mozzarella cheese. Current recipe has 4 Points per serving.
•Prefer using the homemade marinara sauce for the best flavors and a healthier version. But, if not available, you can always use your favorite store-bought sauce. MyWW Points = 1 Point Per serving in using Fat Free Mozzarella cheese. Current recipe has 4 Points per serving.