Healthy Chicken Parmesan in the Instant Pot

 Easy Instant Pot Chicken Parmesan: A Healthier Twist

Ingredients:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup marinara sauce (no sugar added)
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Chicken:

   • Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
   • Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally to create four thinner cutlets.

2. Prepare the Breading:

   • In a shallow bowl, mix the whole wheat breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
   • In another shallow bowl, beat the egg.

3. Bread the Chicken:

   • Dip each chicken cutlet into the beaten egg, allowing any excess to drip off.
   • Coat the chicken cutlets in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing the breadcrumbs onto the chicken to ensure they stick.

4. Sauté the Chicken:

   • Set the Instant Pot to the 'Sauté' function and add the olive oil.
   • Once the oil is hot, add the breaded chicken cutlets in a single layer. Sauté for 2-3 minutes on each side until they are golden brown. You may need to do this in batches to avoid overcrowding the pot.

5. Pressure Cook:

   • Turn off the 'Sauté' function and remove the chicken from the Instant Pot.
   • Add 1 cup of water to the pot to prevent burning.
   • Place the trivet in the Instant Pot and arrange the browned chicken cutlets on the trivet.
   • Pour the marinara sauce over the chicken.

6. Cook:

   • Lock the lid and set the Instant Pot to 'Manual' or 'Pressure Cook' on high pressure for 5 minutes.
   • Once the cooking time is complete, do a quick release of the pressure.

7. Add Cheese:

   • Carefully remove the lid and sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the chicken cutlets.
   • Place the lid back on the Instant Pot for 2-3 minutes (without sealing) to allow the cheese to melt

     

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8. Serve:

   • Use tongs to remove the chicken cutlets from the Instant Pot.
   • Garnish with fresh basil leaves.
   • Serve with a side of whole wheat pasta or a green salad for a complete meal.

Enjoy your Healthy Chicken Parmesan!