When I’m in a time crunch (or just don’t want to spend forever in the kitchen), I love using my Instant Pot! The pressure cooker can truly work magic – like getting tender, perfectly cooked chicken thighs on the dinner table in under 30 minutes with minimal prep. What really sends this recipe over the top is the garlic parmesan sauce that the thighs get coated with! It’s definitely what keeps my family begging for this dinner on a weekly basis. No one can seem to get enough of that sauce… myself included! Once you try it, you’ll see why this garlic parmesan chicken thighs recipe is so crave-worthy.
What’s in this Instant Pot garlic parmesan chicken thighs recipe?
There’s a very good chance that you already have almost everything you need in your kitchen right now. This is one of my favorite budget-friendly recipes!
Chicken: I love to make this with chicken thighs, but you can easily adapt this recipe to make it with breasts if you prefer. Reduce the cooking time to 8 minutes from 10 and you’re good to go! Butter: I usually prefer cooking with unsalted butter. That way, I can add more salt as needed and better control the amount of sodium in the dish. Garlic: For the very best flavor, try to only use freshly minced garlic instead of the jarred alternative.
How to Store and Reheat
The thighs and sauce will keep well for 2-3 days in the refrigerator and can be reheated in the oven at 350°F for 15 minutes or until warmed through.
How to Freeze
You can freeze garlic parmesan chicken thighs for up to 3 months. Just note that the consistency of the sauce may change once frozen, thawed and reheated.
Notes and Tips
I love to serve this dish with pasta with extra sauce spooned over the top! But it’s also delicious with rice, potatoes, or a side salad. If you don’t have the trivet insert for your pressure cooker, that’s alright! These chicken thighs can be cooked without it. Simply cook as instructed directly in the pot. I prefer to make this with skin-on chicken thighs. I love that crispy skin! However, you can opt for skinless thighs if preferred.
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