Description
This Instant Pot Italian Herb Chicken recipe is a flavorful and easy dish perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Tender chicken seasoned with a blend of aromatic herbs cooked to perfection in the Instant Pot.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon rosemary
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: In a small bowl, mix garlic powder, onion powder, basil, oregano, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Rub the seasoning evenly over both sides of the chicken.
- Sear the Chicken: Turn the Instant Pot to Sauté and heat the olive oil. Sear the chicken on both sides for 2-3 minutes until lightly browned.
- Add Broth and Pressure Cook: Add chicken broth and lemon juice to the pot. Secure the lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on Manual High Pressure for 8 minutes (10 minutes if using thick breasts or thighs). Allow a 5-minute natural release, then quick release any remaining pressure.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the chicken, rest for a few minutes before slicing. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- Serve with rice, pasta, or roasted vegetables.
- You can thicken the sauce with a cornstarch slurry for a light gravy.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast or thigh
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
