Instant Pot Lemon Chicken Recipe
This Instant Pot Lemon Chicken recipe is a quick and flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. Tender chicken breasts are cooked in a zesty lemon garlic sauce, creating a delicious and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 3 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 3/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground pepper
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Sauce:
- 1/2 yellow onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 1/3 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- Chopped fresh parsley and lemon slices for garnish if desired
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Mix garlic powder, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Season the chicken with the mixture.
- Cook the Chicken: Brown the chicken in olive oil in the Instant Pot. Set aside once browned.
- Make the Sauce: Saute onion and garlic, then add Italian seasoning, lemon juice, zest, and chicken broth. Add chicken back and pressure cook.
- Thicken the Sauce: Add heavy cream to the pot and simmer until thickened. Return chicken to coat in the sauce.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and lemon slices. Serve hot with your favorite sides.
Notes
- Make sure to adjust cooking time based on the thickness of your chicken breasts.
- Feel free to add more lemon juice for extra tanginess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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