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Instant Pot Chicken Piccata

Lightly breaded chicken simmered in a lemon white wine sauce is even better when you make it in the Instant Pot. Try this Instant Pot Chicken Piccata recipe to get dinner on the table in 20 minutes!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 298 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
  • ⅔ cup chicken broth
  • ⅓ cup dry white wine
  • 3 cloves garlic minced (about 2 teaspoons)
  • 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 lemon juiced (plus lemon slices for garnish)
  • 3 Tablespoons capers
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley to garnish
  • grated parmesan or romano cheese to garnish (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Combine flour, salt, and pepper on a large plate. Set aside.
  2. Slice chicken breast lengthwise (butterflied) so you now have 4 pieces. (or use 4 thin sliced chicken tenders).
  3. Select "SAUTE" on the Instant Pot and add olive oil.
  4. Dredge chicken fillets in flour mixture so both sides are lightly coated. Place in pot and brown on both sides - about 2 minutes each side. Work in batches if needed. Remove chicken from pot to a plate.
  5. Add broth and wine to pot and deglaze the bottom, using a wooden spoon to scrape up all the bits and browned pieces stuck to the bottom.
  6. Turn off the pot. Add garlic, butter, juice of one lemon, and the capers. Stir once, then place the trivet (if you have one) in the bottom of the pot (otherwise just place chicken in broth mixture). Place chicken back in pot on top of trivet.
  7. Lock the lid in place and set vent to "SEALING". Cook on HIGH PRESSURE for 3 minutes. When pot beeps, allow to naturally release for 10 minutes.
  8. Release any remaining pressure by using the quick release VENTING valve, then remove lid.
  9. Remove chicken and trivet and set aside. To thicken the sauce a bit, set pot to SAUTE and allow to simmer and bubble for 2 to 3 minutes. Turn off the pot and place chicken back in to coat with sauce.
  10. Serve Chicken Piccata warm, over rice or pasta. Garnish with parsley and cheese, and lemon slices if desired

Notes

  • Recipe tested in a 6qt Instant Pot.
  • For a complete meal, whip up a classic Italian Salad to get those extra greens.

Nutrition Information

Calories 298kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 10g Cholesterol 76mg (25%) Sodium 744mg (31%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 298

% Daily Value*

Calories 298kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 23g 46%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10g 59%
Cholesterol 76mg 25%
Sodium 744mg 31%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.