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Creamy Instant Pot Pesto Chicken

Creamy Instant Pot pesto chicken is an easy dinner with only 5 ingredients and loads of flavor. Serve this pesto chicken with pasta or veggies!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Additional Time10 minutes
Total Time21 minutes
Course: Instant Pot
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 373kcal
Author: Sarah Baumeister

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • ½ cup plus 1 tbsp. pesto
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup mozzarella cheese
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  • Place chicken in the Instant Pot and pour broth and pesto over the top. Cook on High Pressure for 6 minutes cook time.
  • Allow to natural release for 10 minutes and then quick release the rest of the way.
  • Open lid and carefully remove chicken on to a plate.
  • Add the additional 2 tablespoons of pesto, along with heavy cream and cheese.
  • Stir to create a sauce. Pour sauce over cooked chicken and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 373kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 144mg | Sodium: 431mg | Sugar: 2g