Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, (minced)
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow or sweet onion
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • zest from 1 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Instruction

  • Cut each chicken breast apart horizontally into 2 thinner pieces. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Turn Instant Pot on "Saute" mode. When hot, add butter and olive oil. When butter has melted, add garlic and onion and cook for 2 minutes. Turn Instant pot off.
  • Add chicken, chicken broth. lemon juice, lemon zest, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and salt.
  • Place lid on Instant Pot. Make sure valve is in sealing position. Pressure Cook on HIGH for 8 minutes. Do a quick pressure release. When the pin drops, remove the lid.
  • Remove chicken and set aside. Turn the Instant pot to "Saute" mode and simmer the liquid for 5 minutes to reduce it.
  • Add cream. Mix cornstarch with 1 1/2 teaspoons water and mix into the liquid. Simmer for 2 minutes.  
  • Turn Instant Pot off and stir in cheese until melted. To serve, spoon sauce over chicken.