Instant Pot Chicken Parmesan
"Transform your weeknight dinners with this fast and simple Instant Pot Chicken Parmesan! With the magic of the Instant Pot, you can have this delicious dish on your table in just minutes, without the hassle of breading or frying."
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Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 4 thin chicken cutlets
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese
- Chopped basil
- 1-1/2 cups prepared marinara sauce
- 2 garlic cloves
Equipment Needed
- Instant Pot
Instructions
- 1
Begin by activating the sauté mode on your pressure cooker, setting it to low if that option is available. Pour in the oil and allow it to warm up. Add the garlic and sauté until it starts to turn a light golden brown, which should take about 2 minutes. Next, mix in the marinara sauce, 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese, and a pinch of pepper (1/4 teaspoon).
- 2
Raise the sauté setting to medium heat.
- 3
Season the chicken cutlets with salt, oregano, and additional pepper according to your preference. Carefully place the chicken into the sauce, trying to minimize overlap, and then ladle some of the sauce over the top to ensure the chicken is well-coated.
- 4
Secure the lid on the pressure cooker and set it to cook on low pressure for 3 minutes. After the cooking time is complete, manually release the steam.
- 5
Evenly distribute the mozzarella and the remaining tablespoon of Parmesan over the chicken. Place the lid back on the pot (but do not lock it) and allow it to rest for 4 to 5 minutes so the cheese can melt.
- 6
You can serve the dish at this stage, or for a more intense flavor and added crispiness, broil the cheese until it is golden and bubbling. To do this, preheat the broiler with the rack positioned about 4 inches from the heat source. Transfer the chicken and sauce to a greased small rimmed baking sheet, keeping the cheese on top as much as possible. Broil for 2 to 3 minutes or until the cheese has reached a nice brown color. If you wish, garnish with fresh basil before serving.
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Notes & Tips
- Reprinted from Comfort in an Instant. Copyright © 2018 by Melissa Clark. Published by Clarkson Potter, an imprint of Penguin Random House, LLC.