Fresh parsley sprigs plucked from the garden, accompanied by the fresh pop of lemon, and the spicy aromatics of garlic is what keeps me craving this Instant Pot Light Country Lemon Chicken w/ Pasta Freezer Meal all year long.
I love sitting on my back porch and staring off into the country side as the winter sun descends into the hillside. There is a briskness that takes over as the farm house lights begin to twinkle and dance in the distance. That deep winter cold begins to sit in, but I am not weary, my friends. I smile big with anticipation, because I know…It is almost time for dinner and it will be just as easy, and freezy, as enjoying this winter evening has been.
Not only is this Instant Pot Light Country Lemon Chicken super simple to prep, cook, and serve. It is also a bright slice of summer during the coldest time of year.
I have included in this Instant Pot Light Country Lemon Chicken Freezer Meal recipe directions for Instant Pot AND Slow Cooker, because I know not everyone out there has an Instant Pot yet. This way you still can make this awesome delicious freezer meal!!
Not only is this Instant Pot Light Country Lemon Chicken w/ Pasta Freezer Meal super simple to prep, cook, and serve, It is also a bright slice of summer during the coldest time of year.
- 2 lbs (1 kg) boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup (250 mL) chicken broth
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) fresh parsley, minced
- 2 tbsp (30 mL )olive oil
- 2 tbsp (30 mL )corn starch
- 1-1/2 tsp (7 mL) minced garlic (about 3 cloves)
- 1 lemon sliced thin
- Zest and juice of 2 lemons
- 8 oz (250 g) egg noodles (optional)
- fresh chopped parsley optional
- additional lemon slices optional
- salt and pepper to taste
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Slice chicken into 1-inch thick slices against the grain.
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In a medium bowl; whisk together broth, parsley, olive oil, corn starch, garlic, lemon juice and lemon zest.
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INSTANT POT: Place chicken and bowl contents into instant pot or pressure cooker. Stir gently until combined. Seal pressure cooker. Cook on manual (High) for 15 minutes. Let it naturally release, about 10 minutes. Serve chicken and sauce over pasta noodles topped with parsley. Salt and pepper to taste.
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SLOW COOKER: To make in slow cooker instead of instant pot cook on LOW for 5-6 hours or on High for 3-4 hours, until chicken is tender. Serve chicken and sauce over pasta noodles topped with parsley. Salt and pepper to taste.
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Chicken and bowl contents into a labeled gallon size (4 L) freezer bag. Seal, removing as much air as possible, and freeze.
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Place bag in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours or up to 24 hours to thaw or "Quick thaw" by running under water until meal can be broken apart.
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INSTANT POT: Transfer contents into instant pot or pressure cooker. Seal pressure cooker. Cook on manual (High) for 15 minutes. Let it naturally release, about 10 minutes.Serve chicken and sauce over pasta noodles topped with parsley. Salt and pepper to taste.
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SLOW COOKER: To make in slow cooker instead of instant pot cook on LOW for 5-6 hours or on High for 3-4 hours, until chicken is tender. Serve chicken and sauce over pasta noodles topped with parsley. Salt and pepper to taste.
More amazing Instant Pot freezer meal recipes are coming your way!! Stay tuned!
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