Instant Pot Chicken Parmesan
A quick and flavorful chicken Parmesan cooked effortlessly in the Instant Pot, topped with melted cheese and fresh basil.
Ingredients
Oil and Aromatics
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (thinly sliced)
Sauce and Cheese
- 1.5 cups prepared marinara sauce
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese (grated)
Chicken and Seasonings
- 4 thin chicken cutlets (12 ounces total) chicken cutlets
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt (or more to taste)
- 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
Garnish and Final Steps
- to taste fresh basil (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Use sauté function to heat oil, cook garlic until golden (~2 min), then stir in marinara, 2 tbsp Parmesan, and pepper.
- Increase sauté heat to medium. Season chicken with salt, oregano, and pepper, then nestle into sauce, covering with sauce.
- Lock lid and cook on low pressure for 3 minutes, then release pressure manually.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and remaining Parmesan over chicken, cover (not locked), and let sit 4-5 min to melt cheese.
- Optional: Broil until cheese is golden, then garnish with basil.
Notes
For extra flavor, let the dish sit for a few minutes before serving.