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Rosemary Chicken Breasts Pressure Cooker Style

This easy pressure cooker chicken recipe is infused with lemon, garlic, and rosemary for amazing flavor and quick dinner results.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 276 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Pressure cooker electric or stovetop

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for browning and flavor
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped rosemary fresh or dried
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 lemons 1 zested and juiced
  • 1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts about 3 pieces
  • ½ cup chicken broth or water
  • Rosemary sprigs for cooking aroma

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Whisk olive oil, garlic powder, chopped rosemary, salt, lemon zest and juice in a small bowl to create marinade.
  • Place chicken breasts in pressure cooker and coat evenly with the marinade.
  • Pour in chicken broth or water. Tuck rosemary sprigs around the chicken.
  • Seal the cooker and bring to pressure until float valve rises, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Cook on high pressure for 8 minutes. Then do a natural release for about 5 minutes.
  • Carefully open the lid and let chicken rest briefly before serving.

Notes

For maximum flavor, use fresh rosemary and let the chicken rest before slicing. Great with roasted vegetables or over salad.