Instant Pot Pesto Chicken

Name: Instant Pot Pesto Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 9 min
Total time: 34 min
Ingredients: 2 whole chicken breasts, butterflied to be no thicker than about a 1/2", about 1 1/2 lbs; 1/2 cup basil pesto; 2-3 roma tomatoes, sliced; 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved or an additional 2 roma tomatoes sliced; 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated; 1/2-1 cup water or chicken broth, helps Instant Pot get up to pressure; Salt and pepper to taste

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Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 9 minutes

Total: 34 minutes

Servings: 4

Author : Rachel

Ingredients

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2 whole chicken breasts, butterflied to be no thicker than about a 1/2", about 1 1/2 lbs1/2 cup basil pesto2-3 roma tomatoes, sliced1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved or an additional 2 roma tomatoes sliced1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated1/2-1 cup water or chicken broth, helps Instant Pot get up to pressureSalt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

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Step 1

Spread a small amount of pesto on inside of butterflied chicken. Add slices of tomato. Sprinkle with half the mozzarella cheese. Close chicken (will be "stuffed").

Step 2

Spread pesto on top of chicken.

Step 3

Spread any remainder pesto in bottom of Instant Pot. Add water or chicken broth. Carefully place stuffed chicken in bottom of pot.

Step 4

Sprinkle parmesan cheese on top of chicken.

Step 5

Secure lid on Instant Pot. Flip vent to sealed.

Step 6

Cook on HIGH pressure for 7-8 minutes. Once done do a quick release.

Step 7

Add cherry tomatoes on top and remaining mozzarella cheese.

Step 8

Close lid again. Set vent to sealed. Cook for an ADDITIONAL 2 minutes on HIGH pressure. When done let natural release for 10 minutes. The internal temperature of chicken needs to reach 165°F.

Step 9

Serve with noodles or spaghetti squash if desired.

Step 10

**Due to the nature of pressure cooking there is always room for inconsistency. The times given here are based on 4-5 servings fresh. If you are using more servings you may need to increase your cooking time.**