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Instant Pot Pesto Chicken

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Pressure Cooker
Keyword: Instant Pot
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 179kcal
Author: Steph Wagner

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