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Instant Pot Chicken Scampi

Savory Instant Pot Chicken Scampi That Will Wow Your Taste Buds

This Instant Pot Chicken Scampi is a quick and easy meal that combines tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a creamy sauce, sure to impress.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 3 chicken breasts pounded thin and cut into strips
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
For the Vegetables
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup white wine
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ¼ cup half and half
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
For Cooking
  • ½ cup flour
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the Instant Pot by selecting the sauté function for about 5 minutes until HOT.
  2. Mix flour, ½ teaspoon of salt, and ½ teaspoon of pepper. Dredge the chicken strips in the flour mixture.
  3. Add butter and olive oil to the pot and brown the chicken strips for 2-3 minutes on each side.
  4. Add onions, bell peppers, and garlic to the pot. Pour in white wine and chicken broth, and stir.
  5. Secure the lid and set the pot to manual high pressure for 5 minutes.
  6. Perform a quick pressure release and gently remove chicken and vegetables.
  7. Stir in half and half and parmesan cheese into the remaining liquid. Adjust seasoning and simmer if needed.
  8. Serve the Chicken Scampi over pasta or rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 100mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This recipe is versatile; feel free to add other vegetables or adjust the spices to your taste.

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