Healthy 20 Minute Instant Pot Chicken Parmesan Recipes

HEALTHY INSTANT POT CHICKEN PARMESAN

Steps:

• Turn the Instant Pot® to the low saute setting (see Cook's Note). Add the oil and heat until it is shimmering but not smoking. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions just begin to soften, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, red pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper then turn the pot off.
• Season the chicken cutlets on both sides with the Italian seasoning, paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper and nestle them into the sauce, overlapping just slightly if needed. Follow the manufacturer's guide for locking the lid and preparing to cook. Set to pressure cook, on high, for 2 minutes.
• After the pressure cook cycle is complete, follow the manufacturer's guide for quick release and wait until the quick release cycle is complete. Careful of any remaining steam, unlock and remove the lid and turn the Instant Pot® off.
• Use tongs to reposition the chicken on top of the sauce if they have sunk. Sprinkle the tops of each cutlet with the Parmesan then place the mozzarella on top, tearing the cheese in half if needed to better cover the chicken. Place the lid back on and let sit until the cheese has melted, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Spoon the chicken and sauce onto a plate or platter and garnish with the basil.

A 20-MINUTE CHICKEN PARMESAN

Steps:

• Press chicken breasts with the palm of your hand to flatten to an even thickness.
• Beat egg into a shallow bowl; place bread crumbs into a separate shallow bowl. Dip each chicken breast into beaten egg and press into bread crumbs to coat.
• Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat and fry coated chicken breasts until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side.
• Pour pasta sauce over chicken, cover, and bring sauce to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes. Sprinkle chicken with mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, and parsley. Cover and simmer until cheeses melt, about 5 more minutes.

20-MINUTE CHICKEN PARMESAN

Steps:

• Place chicken between two sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap; flatten to 1/4-inch thickness, using a meat mallet or rolling pin.
• Dip chicken in egg, and dredge in breadcrumbs.
• Cook chicken in butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until browned on both sides.
• Spoon spaghetti sauce over chicken; bring to a boil.
• Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes.
• Sprinkle with cheeses and parsley; cover and simmer 5 additional minutes or until cheeses melt.