Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pressure Cooker Recipe
This creamy garlic parmesan chicken recipe made in the pressure cooker delivers rich flavor, tender chicken, and a velvety sauce—all in just 30 minutes with easy cleanup and one-pot magic.
Equipment
- 1 Skillet Heavy-bottomed
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts cut in half lengthwise
- Salt & pepper to taste
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup chicken broth or dry white wine
- 1 cup heavy or whipping cream
- ½ cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Heat olive oil in skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken 4-5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the skillet and melt it.
- Sprinkle in flour and stir for 1 minute to form a roux.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Slowly whisk in chicken broth or wine, scraping browned bits from skillet.
- Bring to simmer and stir in heavy cream. Let it thicken slightly.
- Add parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
- Return chicken to skillet and simmer 3-5 minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
Use fresh garlic and parmesan for optimal flavor. Chicken thighs can be used instead of breasts. For a dairy-free version, try coconut cream and vegan cheese substitute.