Garlic Herb Chicken & Carrot Plate

The pressure builds and you start counting down minutes until you eat. You pop the lid on your pressure cooker, the sealing ring snug and ready. The valve hiss sounds out, telling you the pressure is up and soon, dinner will be served.

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You spot that golden color peeking through the glass lid, your mouth watering just a bit. The scent of garlic, thyme, and a hint of brown butter starts to fill your kitchen. It’s like the whole room is teasing your taste buds before the first bite.

Then it hits the moment you love the most. Quick release comes, the valve hiss softens, and you lift the lid. Steam rushes out and you catch the warm, savory smell of juicy chicken and creamy carrot purée. You can’t wait to dive in.

The Truth About Fast Tender Results

• Pressure cooking locks in moisture so chicken stays juicy and tender.
• The sealing ring keeps the steam sealed tight, speedin’ up the cooking time.
• You won’t need a huge fuss to get flavors deep into the meat.
• Using fresh herbs like thyme and parsley brings out a garden-fresh punch.
• Quick release helps you avoid overcooking, keeping everything perfect.

All the Pieces for This Meal

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• 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts for that rich, crispy skin texture.
• ⅓ cup kosher or Himalayan sea salt to brine the chicken juicy.
• 3 tablespoons olive oil to get that nice sear and flavor.
• Pepper and garlic powder, just enough to season but not overpower.
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme, stripped and chopped with some extra for garnish.
• 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley for a fresh herbal punch.
• 4 cups peeled and sliced carrots for the sweet purée base.
• 2 cups chicken broth and ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons butter to build layers of creamy rich flavor.

These folks work together nicely. You gotta prep that brine first to keep chicken tender under pressure. Herbs and garlic give the chicken its soul. Carrots get their chance to shine in silky purée form, with brown butter adding a nutty kiss that ties the whole dish together real good.

The Exact Process From Start to Finish

1. Start by placing chicken breasts in a large bowl of cold water. Stir in the salt for a 30-minute brine. Rinse then pat dry; this makes the chicken juicy and tasty when pressure cooked.
2. Season chicken with olive oil, pepper, garlic powder, thyme, and parsley. Don't be shy with that seasoning—it’ll soak right in.
3. Heat your pressure cooker on the sauté setting. Sear chicken skin-side down till it’s golden and crisp, about 4 to 5 minutes. Flip and sear the other side for 2 minutes to lock in flavor.
4. Remove chicken, pour in carrots and chicken broth. Place chicken breasts on top. Close lid and seal with the pressure cooker’s ring. Set for a pressure build and cook under high pressure for about 10 minutes.
5. Use a slow release after cooking to keep the meat tender. When valve hiss slows, open lid and check chicken temp; should hit 165°F.
6. Strain carrots, keep a little broth for blending. Add ½ cup butter to carrots and blend till smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust salt and pepper if you gotta.
7. In a small pan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat till it turns golden brown and smells nutty. Be ready to pull it off heat fast to avoid burn. Serve by spooning carrot purée on plate, topping with chicken and drizzling that brown butter all over. Garnish with thyme sprigs and dig in!

Quick Tricks That Save Your Time

• Brine chicken ahead and keep it in fridge for up to a few hours to save prep time later.
• Peel and slice carrots right after buying to speed up carrot purée step.
• Use your pressure cooker’s sauté function for one-pot action and less clean up.
• Quick release helps you avoid overcooking, especially when your kitchen's busy.
• Prep herbs in bulk and freeze in ice cube trays with a little oil for fresh herb bursts anytime.

Your First Taste After the Wait

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The carrot purée is silky smooth and sweet with a buttery undertone that’s like a warm hug in your mouth. It carries that fresh carrot brightness but with a rich twist from the broth and butter.

The chicken skin comes out crisp, a little snap that contrasts nicely with juicy, tender meat inside. You can really taste that thyme and parsley fresh off the grill; it feels like a cozy garden breeze.

Drizzling the warm brown butter adds a nutty, slightly caramelized flavor that just ties everything perfectly. It’s rich but not too heavy. You’ll wanna savor every bite, no question about it.

Making It Last All Week Long

• Refrigerate: Cool leftovers quickly then store in an airtight container. Best eaten within 3 days for salads, wraps, or reheated meals.
• Freeze: Slice chicken breasts and purée separately then freeze in portions. Defrost overnight in fridge for a quick dinner anytime.
• Meal Prep: Combine carrot purée and sliced chicken with steamed veggies or rice in containers for grab-and-go lunches all week.

By doing this, you won’t feel rushed to eat everything too fast. The flavors hold real good and reheating brings back most of that fresh taste.

Your Most Asked Questions Answered

• Can I use boneless chicken breasts? Sure can, but keep an eye on the cooking time since boneless might cook faster under pressure.
• What if I don’t have fresh thyme? Dried works but use less—a teaspoon should do since it’s more concentrated.
• Can I skip the brine? You could but brining really locks in moisture and makes the chicken way juicier.
• How do I know when the chicken is done? Use a meat thermometer and look for an internal temp of 165°F, that’s the safe sweet spot.
• Can I make the carrot purée ahead? Absolutely. Just keep it in the fridge and reheat gently before serving.
• Is brown butter hard to make? Nope, just melt butter on medium and watch it carefully. When it turns golden and smells nutty, you’re good to go.

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Herbed Chicken Breast with Carrot Purée and Brown Butter Pressure Cooker Style

A tender herb-seasoned chicken breast made perfectly juicy in the pressure cooker, served with creamy carrot purée and nutty brown butter.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Cuisine Mediterranean

Servings 4 servings

Calories 520 kcal

Equipment

• 1 Pressure cooker with sauté function
• 1 Small pan for browning butter

Ingredients

  

Main ingredients

• 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts
• ⅓ cup kosher or Himalayan sea salt for brining
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• pepper to taste
• garlic powder to taste
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme leaves stripped and chopped, extra for garnish
• 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley
• 4 cups carrots peeled and sliced
• 2 cups chicken broth
• ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons butter divided

Instructions

 

Instructions

• Place chicken breasts in water with salt for a 30-minute brine. Rinse and pat dry.
• Season chicken with olive oil, pepper, garlic powder, thyme, and parsley.
• Heat pressure cooker on sauté. Sear chicken skin-side down for 4–5 minutes, then flip and sear 2 minutes.
• Remove chicken, add carrots and broth. Place chicken on top. Seal and cook under high pressure for 10 minutes.
• Slow release pressure. Check internal temp of chicken (165°F).
• Strain carrots, reserve broth. Blend carrots with ½ cup butter, salt and pepper until smooth.
• In small pan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter until golden brown and nutty smelling. Remove from heat.
• Spoon carrot purée onto plates, top with chicken and drizzle with brown butter.
• Garnish with parsley and thyme sprigs. Serve warm.

Notes

Leftovers can be refrigerated or frozen separately. Great for meal prep with veggies or rice. Brown butter adds complex richness, so drizzle just before serving.