Instant Pot Italian Mozzarella Chicken
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How to Make Italian Mozzarella Chicken in an Electric Pressure Cooker
Aunt Lou here.
School is back in full swing now, and I’m not sure if I’m coming or going some nights. Most nights I need dinner fast. Sound familiar? We love our Crock Pot Italian Mozzarella Chicken, so with the chaos of life, I knew I wanted to try this recipe out in my electric pressure cooker and share it with you!
Instant Pot Italian Mozzarella Chicken Notes:
- This is an adaptation of our Crock Pot Italian Mozzarella Chicken.
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Instant Pot Italian Mozzarella Chicken Recipe
Instant Pot Italian Mozzarella Chicken
Looking for a great recipe for a weeknight dinner or any time you need dinner in a hurry? Check out this Instant Pot Italian Mozzarella Chicken! Yum!
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Servings: 4
Calories: 362kcal
Ingredients
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- salt and pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 24 oz jar marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- penne pasta cooked
- 1/4 cup green olives with pimentos chopped
- 1 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Sprinkle chicken breasts with seasonings on both sides
- Place seasoned chicken breasts in a lightly greased instant pot
- Sprinkle garlic evenly on top of the chicken breasts and cover with marinara sauce
- Pour your chicken broth in your marinara sauce jar, shake to rinse it out, pour around your chicken
- Seal and cook on manual high for 10 minutes, chicken should be cooked through and tender
- Natural release for 10 minutes, then quick release
- Place chicken breasts on a lightly greased baking sheet and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, set aside
- Add your olives and Parmesan cheese to your sauce in your instant pot, stir and heat through on saute
- Place your baking sheet with your chicken in your broiler for 2-3 mins until the cheese is melted and golden (keep a close watch so it doesn't burn)
- Pour your sauce over your cooked pasta and mix well
- Serve chicken over pasta
Notes
- This is an adaptation of our Crock Pot Italian Mozzarella Chicken.
- Looking for more recipes? Ourย Recipe Finderย can help you find exactly what you need.
- Check out all our favorite recommendations for cookbooks,ย slowย cookers and low carb essentials in ourย Amazon Influencer Shop.
- As with any of our recipes, carb counts, calorie counts and nutritional information varies greatly. As a result, your nutritional content depends on which products you choose to use when cooking this dish.ย The auto-calculation is just an automated estimate and should NOT be used for specific dietary needs.
- Finally, all electric pressure cookers cook differently, so cooking times are always a basic guideline. Recipes shouldย always be tested first in your own electric pressureย cookerย and time adjusted as needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 362kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 136mg | Sodium: 1598mg | Potassium: 1235mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1064IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 255mg | Iron: 3mg
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Serve This Recipe With:
- Crock Pot Onion Garlic Pretzels as an appetizer
- Creamy Crock Pot Garlic Parmesan Corn as a side
- Crock Pot Peach Apple Sauce as a dessert
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