Instant Pot Greek Chicken

Recipesfull introduces to you: Greek Recipes. (Instant Pot Greek Chicken). So for Christmas I received an Instant Pot® and immediately thought how cool. I had heard about them in podcasts that I listen to, but then thought will I really use it? Yes! I love it... cuts down cook time and everything is super tender and flavorful. I am a fan! This Greek chicken was done in no time!

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 35 mins

Additional: 5 mins

Total: 50 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Instant Pot Greek Chicken

Ingredients

2 tablespoons avocado oil

6 cloves roasted garlic

mashed

2 pounds skinless

boneless chicken breasts

1 tablespoon garlic and herb seasoning

or more to taste

½ teaspoon garlic salt

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

1 (8 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts

drained

1 cup sliced Kalamata olives

½ medium red onion

sliced

½ (16 fl oz) bottle Greek salad dressing

1 tablespoon arrowroot starch

or as needed

1 (4 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese

Keftedes - Greek Meatballs

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Select the Saute function on your multi-functional electric pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Add oil and roasted garlic to the pot; cook and stir until fragrant about 1 minute.

Step 2

Season 1 side of chicken breasts with 1/2 of the garlic and herb seasoning garlic salt and black pepper. Place chicken in the pot seasoned side down. Cook until browned about 2 minutes. Season the top with the remaining garlic and herb seasoning garlic salt and black pepper. Flip and cook until other side is browned about 2 minutes.

Step 3

Arrange artichoke hearts and olives around the chicken in the pot filling in any gaps on the bottom and on top of chicken. Top with red onion. Pour dressing over chicken.

Step 4

Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 15 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

Step 5

Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

Step 6

Remove chicken from the pot. Add arrowroot starch to the liquid in the pot and whisk until combined. Return chicken to the pot. Allow sauce to thicken about 3 minutes. Sprinkle with additional salt and pepper and top with feta cheese.

Nutritional Information

Instant Pot Greek Chicken

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 376.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 27.1g 54%

Carbohydrates: 8.5g 3%

Dietary Fiber: 1.3g 5%

Sugars: 1.9g

Fat: 26.2g 40%

Saturated Fat: 5.3g 27%

Cholesterol: 77.2mg 26%

Vitamin A Iu: 86IU 2%

Niacin Equivalents: 15.7mg 121%

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg 35%

Vitamin C: 7.3mg 12%

Folate: 9mcg 2%

Calcium: 93.2mg 9%

Iron: 1.1mg 6%

Magnesium: 26.2mg 9%

Potassium: 223.8mg 6%

Sodium: 939.3mg 38%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 8%

Calories From Fat: 235.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.