Instant Pot Chicken Parmesan Meatballs

Ingredients for Instant Pot Chicken Parmesan Meatballs

• 1 large egg

• 230g shredded mozzarella cheese (230g)

• 60g grated Parmesan cheese (60g)

• 60g crushed pork rinds or almond meal

• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, plus 40g thinly sliced fresh basil for garnish

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 675g chicken mince

• 60ml olive oil, divided

• 1 tablespoon tomato paste

• 1 (400g) can whole peeled plum (Italian) tomatoes, undrained

• 1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

How to make Instant Pot Chicken Parmesan Meatballs

In a medium bowl, combine the egg, 150g the mozzarella, the Parmesan, pork rinds, chopped basil, and garlic. Add the chicken and mix gently using your hands to combine. Form into 28 meatballs about 1 1/2 inches in diameter.

Select SAUTÉ on the Instant Pot. When the pot is hot, add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Add about half of the meatballs to the hot oil and cook until browned on all sides, turning the meatballs as needed, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer the meatballs to a plate. Repeat with the remaining meatballs and 2 tablespoons olive oil.

Add the tomato paste to the pot. Cook and stir for 1 minute. Add the canned tomatoes and their juice, breaking them apart as you do so. Stir in the dried basil and garlic powder. Return the meatballs to the pot. Select CANCEL.

Secure the lid on the pot and close the pressure-release valve. Set the pot to HIGH pressure for 10 minutes. At the end of the cooking time, use a natural release to depressurize.

Top the meatballs with the remaining 240ml mozzarella and let stand until melted before serving with the basil leaves.

Disclaimer

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