Instant Pot Garlic Parmesan Chicken – Creamy & Quick

Introduction

If you’re searching for a dinner that satisfies comfort-food cravings without sacrificing time or quality, Instant Pot Garlic Parmesan Chicken delivers it all: tender chicken smothered in a creamy, garlicky parmesan sauce—ready in under 30 minutes. The flavors meld seamlessly thanks to the pressure cooking, resulting in a dish that’s rich, flavorful, and always a crowd-pleaser. It’s an ideal option for busy weeknights, family gatherings, or even simple meal prepping.

Deliciously Creamy & Quick Garlic Parmesan Chicken

This Instant Pot recipe stands out for its luscious parmesan cream sauce infused with garlic and Italian seasoning. The pressure cooker locks in the flavor, allowing each bite of chicken to soak up savory, cheesy, and herby decadence. The best part? You achieve gourmet results in a fraction of the time.

Crafting the Perfect Creamy Parmesan Sauce

To create a rich and velvety sauce, use freshly grated parmesan for melt-in-your-mouth texture and robust flavor. Full-fat cream or half-and-half yields a luxurious consistency, while a splash of chicken broth ensures the sauce doesn’t get too thick in the Instant Pot. Garlic, sautéed until fragrant, sets the stage for a deeply aromatic dish.

How to Serve Your Instant Pot Garlic Parmesan Chicken

Serve this chicken with fluffy mashed potatoes, steamed rice, buttery noodles, or as the main protein atop roasted veggies for a lower-carb option. Don’t forget crusty bread—the garlicky sauce is too good not to scoop up. For a beautiful finish, garnish with fresh parsley and an extra sprinkle of parmesan.

Nutritional Information and Serving Size

This recipe typically serves 4 people, with each portion containing roughly 350-400 calories depending on the cut of chicken and cream used. Protein-rich and satisfying, it offers a great dinner option that doesn’t feel heavy.

Instant Pot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Recap

The magic of this dish is its balance of creamy texture, bold garlic, and umami parmesan—all effortlessly prepared in a fraction of the usual time, thanks to the Instant Pot.

💡Meal Planning Tip: Save this recipe to automatically generate an organized shopping list with all ingredients sorted by store section — perfect for efficient grocery trips and streamlined meal planning.

Instructions

1. Set your Instant Pot to sauté mode. Add olive oil and allow it to heat for 1 minute. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
2. Season chicken on both sides with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Add to the pot and sear each side for 2-3 minutes (the chicken doesn’t need to cook through at this stage).
3. Pour in the chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pot to deglaze and release any flavorful browned bits.
4. Secure the lid and set to “Manual” high pressure for 8 minutes. Allow a 5-minute natural release, then quick release any remaining pressure.
5. Remove the chicken and set aside (tent with foil to keep warm).
6. Switch the Instant Pot to sauté mode again. Add butter, heavy cream, and parmesan. Stir continuously until the cheese is melted and the sauce thickens, about 2-4 minutes.
7. Return the chicken to the pot, spoon sauce over the top, and heat through (about 2 minutes).
8. Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley and optional red pepper flakes.

Weekly Meal Planning

This Instant Pot Garlic Parmesan Chicken is ideal for meal prep and repeated enjoyment all week. Save and schedule this recipe to easily fit it into your weekly menu, generate consolidated shopping lists, and track ingredient needs across all your planned meals.

Planning Benefits:

• Autocalculates total ingredient quantities across your selected recipes
• Organizes your shopping list by grocery aisle for speed and convenience
• Prevents overbuying or missing key ingredients
• Streamlines weekly prep so you spend less time planning and more time enjoying meals

Pro tip: When adding multiple recipes to your weekly plan, schedule them together in CookifyAI—so if this and another dish both need cream or parsley, your shopping list totals it all for you. No more guesswork, last-minute store runs, or wasted food.

Cook and Prep Times

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

Enjoy rich, creamy comfort any night of the week, with smart planning that lets you spend more time savoring and less time shopping!