We love the pressure cooker for basic Instant Pot recipes, like Instant Pot Shredded Chicken, Instant Pot Pulled Pork, and Instant Pot Whole Chicken, but every now and then I like to branch out and add in some big flavor. These Creamy Italian Instant Pot Chicken Breasts definitely give big flavor! This recipe is made with juicy chicken breasts pressure cooked in a rich, flavorful cream sauce flavored with herbs and roasted red peppers. This instant pot meal is ready in under 20 minutes and perfect over Buttered Noodles, rice, or potatoes!
Ingredients Needed:
Chicken Breasts: use boneless and skinless chicken breasts for quick cooking. Chicken Broth: I like to use low sodium chicken broth to control the saltiness of the rest of the dish. Garlic: you can use freshly minced garlic or keep it convenient with jarred, pre-minced garlic. Seasonings: we’re using a simple trio made up of Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper to season the cream sauce. Heavy Cream: you can use a lighter type of cream for this recipe, but it won’t have the same richness as heavy cream. Roasted Red Peppers: be sure to chop them roasted red peppers up so they incorporate nicely into the sauce. Cornstarch: helps thicken the cream sauce. Basil Pesto: a tablespoon of basil pesto gives the cream sauce a little something extra.
How to Make Instant Pot Italian Chicken Breasts
Tips and Notes
Strain it. Straining the broth after cooking is optional, but it does remove any excess fat leftover after cooking. Check the temp. Finished chicken should be 165ºF. Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature before serving! Lighten it up. You can use a lighter cream or even evaporated milk in this recipe. Keep in mind that the higher the fat content of the cream you use, the richer the sauce will be. Add veggies. Feel free to add veggies into the pot to make this into a one-pot meal. Try mushrooms, zucchini, or broccoli! You could also round it out with a simple side salad.
Serving Suggestions
We love these. Creamy Italian Instant Pot Chicken Breasts over egg noodles, but the options for serving are endless! Try them over rice, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, or slice them up and use them in quesadillas, pizza, or sandwiches! Looking to bulk your meal up even more? Serve the chicken next to Roasted Green Beans, Air Fryer Broccoli, or a simple side salad.
More Instant Pot Chicken Recipes
Creamy Garlic Instant Pot Chicken Thighs (pressure cooker)
Pesto Parmesan Instant Pot Chicken Breast and Potatoes
Juicy Instant Pot Chicken Breast
Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken
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