Instant Pot Monterey Chicken

For Packers game night, I made this fast and easy dinner using the Instant Pot.  I roasted some red potatoes in the oven in the time it took the Instant Pot to preheat, cook, and release pressure (~20-25 minutes).    I like that this recipe is easily customizable to however many servings you want to make.  The chicken was delicious and I'd definitely make this again.  

 Instant Pot Monterey Chicken for 2

Ingredients: 

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts or cutlets

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1/4 cup BBQ sauce

1 strip cooked bacon, crumbled, or bacon bits (optional)

1/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

1/2 tomato, diced

1 green onion, sliced

Directions:

Combine the dry seasonings in a small bowl and rub all over chicken breasts.

Pour 1 cup water into the Instant Pot and place a trivet inside.   Place the chicken on the trivet.  Cover Instant Pot and pressure cook on high for 7 minutes.   Let naturally release for 10 minutes, then vent and remove lid.

Use tongs to remove chicken to a plate.  Remove trivet and dump water.  Put chicken back in empty pot (OR put on a baking pan to broil).  Baste chicken with the BBQ sauce and sprinkle with bacon and shredded cheese.   Cover the Instant Pot and keep on warm for a few minutes to melt the cheese (or broil in oven for a minute).

Serve chicken topped with tomatoes and green onions.