Healthy Instant Pot Mediterranean Chicken Breast

This instant pot Mediterranean chicken breast recipe is so flavorful and the perfect chicken dinner recipe if you want to impress your family tonight in less than 30 minutes.

This easy and healthy instant pot Mediterranean chicken recipe is prepared with chicken breasts and a mix of Mediterranean flavors like garlic, onion, olives, artichokes, and dry herbs to take this mediterranean chicken instant pot to the nex level.

I wanted to recreate our favorite Healthy Mediterranean chicken recipe in the instant pot.

I tried this recipe severe times to come with the perfect time to pressure cook and get the same flavors as if I cook it on the stovetop and OMG! It tastes even better, and the cooking time is less, and you don't lose all the flavors with the steam.

I have include some imagines of the steps to make this delicious mediterranean chicken pressure cooker down below for you.

What ingredients have this healthy instant pot Mediterranean chicken breast recipe?

The list of ingredients along with the instructions for you to print is a the end of this post.

If you want to know some tips and also with what to eat this keep reading.

Chicken breasts: boneless and skinless

Salt and pepper to taste:  careful with the salt because we're using other ingredients with salt.

Olive oil: To sear the chicken and saute the veggies

onion: is a key ingredient in any Mediterranean dish

garlic: The garlic in this recipe will add so much flavor to the sauce.

sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil: the one in olive oil taste much better

salt-free Italian seasoning: An Italian seasoning with a great mix of dry herbs is all you need

chicken broth or stock: Unsalted is better

kalamata olives: If you don't have this you can add any olive you have on hands

artichoke hearts: You can substitute this one with roasted red pepper

lemon juice: freshly squeezed

Fresh parsley: for garnish (optional)

How to make instant pot Mediterranean chicken

Step 1. Cut chicken breast in half lengthwise pat dry with paper towel; season with salt and pepper ( be careful with the amount of salt).

Step 2. Turn the pressure cooker on the saute setting. Add olive oil; when it is hot (when the screen read HOT), place the chicken breast and cook until golden brown on both sides 2-3 minutes per side. Set aside.

        Pro tips: once you place the chicken breast, don't move it until you're going to turn it. It is going to give the golden brown color we're looking for.

Step 3. Saute onion, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and Italian seasoning for 2 minutes. Add chicken broth or stock to deglaze the pot; add chicken breast, kalamata olives, artichokes hearts, and lemon juice.

Step 4. Place the lid on the pot and lock it in place. Turn the steam release knob to the Sealing position. Cancel the Sauté setting and then press the Pressure Cook/Manual button (or dial) and the + or - button (or dial) to choose 2 minutes. The pot will take a few minutes to build up the pressure before the timer starts.

        Other cooking time options: If you want the chicken breast juicy cook for 0 minutes and naturally release until the floating valve (metal pin) is completely dropped.

If you want it to fall apart, cook for 5 minutes.

Step 5. When the cooking cycle has finished, let the pot sit undisturbed for 5 minutes. Then do a Quick Release of the pressure by turning the knob towards the Venting position. When the pin in the lid drops down, you can open it facing away from you.

Step 6. Press the saute button again, and let the sauce reduce to your desired consistency. Garnish with parsley, Serve with a side of your choice.

What to eat with this instant pot Mediterranean chicken

• Pasta 

• Rice 

• Couscous 

• Mashed potatoes

What vegetables go with Mediterranean chicken

• Asparagus

• Broccoli

• Green beans

• Green salad

• Veggies rice 

• Zoodles (zucchini noodles)

SOME FAQs

How to cut the chicken breast lengthwise?

Place one hand flat on top of a chicken breast and, holding your knife parallel to the cutting board, slice it horizontally from the thick end to the thin end of the chicken breast.

Why do you need to sear the chicken breast before pressure cooking?

Because the purpose of first searing the chicken or any meat is to give it an incredible depth of flavor, and of course, provide an appealing color. Still, it also helps in cutting the pressure cooking time, especially for chicken breast.

Why do you need to sautee the aromatic ingredients?

Sauteeing the aromatic ingredients (aka onion and garlic) will unleash their true potential. Because pressure cooking will magically preserve their pungent flavor, and we need all those flavors to come out and infused our Mediterranean chicken.  

How to do the quick release?

To release the remaining pressure, move the venting knob to the venting position. Before opening the lid, make sure the floating valve (metal pin) is completely dropped.

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I hope you love this Instant pot Mediterranean chicken breast as much as my family does. Please, if you enjoyed making this recipe, rate this recipe with five stars, and don't forget to tag me on Instagram I would love to know about it.