Instant pot Lemon Chicken Recipe (2024)

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Instant Pot Lemon Chicken Recipe gets dinner on the table in 30 minutes or less. The creamy sauce is so light and perfect to enjoy year round. Serve over pasta and you have a super easy dinner idea.

I love that this is the perfect meal to make on busy weeknights. This dish is full of lemon flavor and taste amazing. Quick and Easy Instant Pot Recipes has been a game changer for my family which saves me time and money.

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Why This Recipe Works

This lemon chicken is made with simple ingredients and perfect for meal prep. The buttery lemon garlic sauce will have your whole family cleaning their plates.

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Ingredients

• Chicken Breasts, boneless and skinless
• Butter
• Salt and Pepper
• Italian Seasoning
• Chicken Broth
• Minced Garlic
• Half and Half
• Cornstarch
• Shredded Parmesan Cheese

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Variations Ideas

• Chicken – We used chicken breast in this recipe, but you can also use boneless skinless chicken thighs or chicken tenders.
• Seasoning – We love the fresh lemon slices being on top but you may also love to add some lemon zest. Add in fresh rosemary with parsley and garlic cloves for added flavor.

Step by Step Instructions

Step 1 – First, put chicken in the instant pot. Brown the chicken in thebutter with a golden brown texture.

Step 2 – Next, season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning.

Step 3 – Top with the remaining butter (cut into pieces).

Step 4 – Squeeze the lemon juice over the top. This is going to be SO good! Now it is time to add in the chicken broth.

• Step 5 – Add the lid and set the valve to sealing’ position. Do a quick release after cooking.
• Step 6 – In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch in the half and half.
• Step 7 – Stir in the instant pot and turn the instant pot to the sauté setting.
• Step 8 – Stir and heat through until the lemon sauce has thickened.

Recipe Tips

• Sear Chicken – We recommend searing chicken in the instant pot prior to adding the seasoning. This browns the texture to add flavor.
• Sauce – Make a cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce.

Serving Suggestions

This Instant Pot Lemon Garlic Chicken is perfect served with your favorite side dish recipes. Serve it over spaghetti noodles with a side of steamed broccoli or roasted asparagus for a complete meal idea.

Frequently Asked Questions

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