Description
This Instant Pot Italian Herb Chicken recipe is a flavorful and easy dish that’s perfect for a quick weeknight meal. Tender chicken seasoned with a blend of herbs and cooked to perfection in the Instant Pot, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Other:
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Mix together the basil, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Rub the seasoning mixture over both sides of the chicken.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in the Instant Pot on sauté mode. Sear the chicken for 2–3 minutes per side until lightly browned.
- Add Liquid: Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits. Return all chicken to the pot.
- Cook Under Pressure: Lock the lid, set to high pressure for 8 minutes. Allow natural release for 5 minutes, then quick release. Check chicken temperature (165°F).
- Finish and Serve: Remove chicken, spoon cooking liquid over it, and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Serve with rice, pasta, or roasted vegetables.
- For extra flavor, add Parmesan or white wine before pressure cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pressure Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken portion
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
