Instant Pot Creamy Lemon Parmesan Chicken–tender bites of chicken enveloped in a creamy parmesan and lemon sauce. You can make this quickly in your Instant Pot and serve the chicken and sauce with pasta, rice or even zoodles.ย
Get the SLOW COOKER version of the recipe here
Instant Pot Creamy Lemon Parmesan Chicken
I love me some lemon. Lemon chicken scallopini was always a favorite recipe that my mom made when I was growing up. Lemon cream pie is one of my favorite pies. And lemon bars are always a favorite of mine. I love how the sour lemon juice just cuts through all the other flavors and gives such a punch.
This chicken turned out so nicely. It was so moist and tender. And I could drink the sauce! My son couldn’t get enough and had two huge helpings. We loved ours with pasta but serve anyway you like it!
Recommendations
More recipes you’ll love…
Instant Pot Garlic Parmesan Chicken
Instant Pot Lemon Parmesan Garlic Shrimp Pasta
Instant Pot Lemon Chicken Meatballs
Roasted Salmon with Creamy Lemon Sauce
What Pressure Cooker Did You Use?
To make Instant Pot Creamy Lemon Parmesan Chicken I used my 6 quartย Instant Pot Duo 60 7 in 1*. I love this Instant Pot because it has the yogurt making function which I use almost weekly.ย It has two pressure settings (high and low), and there are also little slots in the handles so that you can rest the lid there instead of putting it down on your counter-top.
Print
Instant Pot Creamy Lemon Parmesan Chicken
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes (plus 10 minute NPR)
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
Description
Tender bites of chicken enveloped in a creamy parmesan and lemon sauce. You can make this quickly in your Instant Pot and serve the chicken and sauce with pasta, rice or even zoodles.ย
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium yellow or white onion, finely diced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 cups chicken broth (or 2 cups water and 2 tsp Better than Bouillon Chicken Base)
- 2 or 3 chicken breasts (I used 2 large chicken breasts about 1 1/2 pounds)
- Salt and pepper
- 1 cup half and half
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup grated or shredded parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Turn your Instant Pot to the saute function. When the display says HOT add in the oil. Swirl it around. Add in the diced onion and stir. Add in the garlic powder, salt, pepper and Italian seasoning. Saute the onion for about 4-5 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and deglaze the pot. Nestle the chicken into the pot and lightly salt and pepper the chicken.
- Cover the pot and secure the lid. Make sure valve is set to sealing. Set the manual/pressure cook button to 10 minutes (12 minutes for frozen chicken). Let the pressure release naturally for at least 10 minutes and then move the valve to venting. Remove the lid. Remove the chicken and place on a cutting board. Slice the chicken.
- Turn Instant Pot to the saute function. In a small bowl whisk together the half and half and the cornstarch until smooth. Stir the mixture into the pot. It will thicken up the sauce in a couple of minutes. Stir in the lemon juice and the parmesan.
- Serve the sauce over the top of the chicken. I served mine with noodles but you can also serve the chicken and sauce with rice, zoodles or potatoes. See my note below about how to cook the pasta at the same time.
Notes
Optional: If you want to cook pasta at the same time and in the same pot you can. Just getย a pan that will fit inside your Instant Pot* and fill it with 3 cups or water and then add 10 ounces of pasta. Carefully place the pan on top of the chicken. I use a homemade silicone sling that I cut from aย silicone baking mat*ย to lower my pan down onto the chicken. You can also make a foil sling.
I used my 6 quartย Instant Pot Duo 60 7 in 1*.
This recipe is GLUTEN-FREE! Just check your broth to be sure it does not contain gluten. Serve on rice, potatoes, zoodles or gluten-free noodles.
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: chicken
Send Me Free Recipes
Like this recipe for Instant Pot Creamy Lemon Parmesan Chicken?ย Get all my new recipes delivered to your email inbox by signing up below.
*Karen Petersen is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.
Hi. I’m making this tonight w/frozen chicken breasts. Do I need to adjust the time? Looks delicious! Thank you.
I would cook frozen 12-15 minutes
Good flavor but definitely over cooked with the 11 minute NR. Will make notes and shorten it next time. Wanted to post in case others need to do the same no have a 5 quart if that matters!
★★★★
Interesting. What kind of chicken did you use. How thick was it?
This was so good! I made it for my family a few days ago with the only chicken I had on hand – boneless thighs. I wound up with more sauce than I was expecting and used it today to make a rich and creamy soup for lunch. Thank you for sharing! Will be making this regularly. ๐
★★★★★
Glad you liked it Jen!
Just cooked this tonight and finished our meal. I have never posted a food review before but this was Delicious! Sharing this one with my daughter and trying your other recipes as well! Thank you!
★★★★★
Yay! Francine I’m so glad to hear. Thank you for sharing.
Had this tonight, oh my goodness this will be a staple! Hubby said it was delicious ๐ We had it with penne pasta, the sauce was amazing and the chicken was really moist! I think it will work with anything. I used a soya alternative to single cream in place of the half and half as Iโm lactose intolerant, and I can confirm it works great if you need that.
★★★★★
Great thanks for sharing that tip!
You’re welcome! Should add I also used lactose free cheese and it tasted exactly how I thought it should. I was going to put the rest of it in the freezer but hubby said, don’t bother, we’re having it again tomorrow!
★★★★★
Haha that’s great!
Should I halve the ingredients for the 3 Qt. Mini?
you could halve it, but I think it will fit just fine in a 3 quart.
This was GREAT! Saved my weeknight when I had to switch dinner plans at the last minute and my kids LOVED it. (The grown ups did too of course!!)
Do you have nutrition facts on this? I’m looking for the calories for my fitness tracker.
Thanks!
★★★★★
So glad it worked for you and your family. Sorry, I do not have the nutrition information.
Kaye
Great recipe! My partner started going Keto and I made this tonight with zoodles and it was a hit! Even my friend who never had the zoodles loved it because the sauce is delicious. Will make again!
★★★★★
Yum! I love zoodles. I will have to try that sometime.
What are zdoodles? And can you put the chicken in frozen?
Spiral sliced zucchini and yes, you can use frozen chicken. Just add a few minutes to cook time.
Can you make this with boneless pork chops? If so, does the time need to be adjusted?
I would think that you could. But yes time might need to be adjusted. I usually only cook browned pork chops for 2 minutes with a 10 minute NPR.
Can you include the nutrional information with your recipes?
LOVE your food!! Can I make this with frozen chicken thighs? If so…how?
Yes, I would follow the same instructions. Just cook for 15 minutes for thighs.
Once again, another delicious meal!
Thank you Karen ,
Yay!
If I have the 8qt. Instant Pot should I make any adjustments/increases for the amount of chicken broth? I want to avoid burning and ensure it will pressurize.
With 2 cups of broth I think you should be safe.
Loved it!!!! Delicious and easy to make!!!!!
★★★★★
This recipe was easy to follow and my whole family loved it. The sauce is so yummy! Will definitely make it again.
★★★★★
I love the lemon-y sauce too!