Instant Pot Lemon-Garlic Chicken with Herb Quinoa

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-02 · Updated 2026-05-02

Cooked quickly in the Instant Pot with bright lemon and garlic, served over fluffy herb-infused quinoa. This Mediterranean-inspired Instant Pot recipe (gluten free), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, olive oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 pieces (about 1.5 lbs) boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups water
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and heat 2 tbsp olive oil. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
2. Step 2: Add 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs) to the pot, sear each side for 2 minutes until lightly golden.
3. Step 3: Pour 1 cup low sodium chicken broth and 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice over the chicken, then sprinkle 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper evenly.
4. Step 4: Seal the Instant Pot lid and cook on high pressure for 8 minutes, then allow natural release for 5 minutes before quick releasing any remaining pressure.
5. Step 5: Meanwhile, rinse 1 cup quinoa under cold water. In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups water to boil, add quinoa and a pinch of salt, cover, reduce to low heat, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed.
6. Step 6: Fluff quinoa with a fork and stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley for a bright herb flavor.
7. Step 7: Remove chicken from the Instant Pot, slice if desired, and serve over the herbed quinoa, spooning some of the lemon-garlic cooking liquid over the top.