Instant Pot Pesto Chicken
Instant Pot Pesto Chicken
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One of the best features by far of using the Instant Pot is the ability to make chicken MOIST and quickly. I also love that once you know the basic recipe, you can add several adaptations very quickly!
For this version of a basic Instant Pot Chicken, I simply added my favorite store bought Pesto from Costco. If you’re a Costco Member, be sure and utilize the Roadmap to Costco for members!Â
I found this recipe flavorful and moist on it’s own. In fact, I sliced it into rounds and enjoyed it with steamed carrots. You could also shred it and added some shredded parmesan cheese and quarter some cherry tomatoes for a pesto chicken salad. Sounds like a great lunch time to me!
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Instant Pot Pesto Chicken
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 179kcal
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Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 3 tbsp fresh pesto can use jarred pesto
Instructions
- Pour chicken broth into bottom of pressure cooker. Season both sides of chicken breast with salt and pepper.
- Spread pesto over both sides of chicken and add to bottom of the pot. Close the valve to the sealed position. Select high pressure for 4 minutes if using fresh chicken, 10 minutes if using frozen chicken. *For two pounds of chicken select 5 minutes.
- Allow to naturally release for 10 minutes. Then switch valve to open, being cautious to allow steam out if need. Open the lid and check temperature of chicken has reach 160F.
- Remove from pot. Slice and serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 3oz | Calories: 179kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 597mg | Potassium: 467mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 261IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg