I’m a big fan of using my Instant Pot to make dinner time easier. This Instant Pot chicken recipe has quickly become a favorite, and it’s on our dinner menu constantly. I recommend serving this chicken with a side of mashed potatoes and roasted broccoli for a complete meal.
When I’m looking for a quick meal with minimal work, I turn to my Instant Pot. This Instant Pot chicken is smothered in the most delicious creamy mushroom sauce, and the whole thing is ready in less than 30 minutes!
How do you cook chicken in the Instant Pot?
This recipe starts with boneless, skinless chicken breasts. The chicken breasts are coated in flour and seasonings, then they go into the Instant Pot on saute mode to cook to golden brown. When the chicken is browned, mushrooms go into the pot. The chicken and mushrooms cook through together under pressure until they’re tender. The final step is to add a little bit of heavy cream to thicken and enrich the sauce.
Tips for Instant Pot Chicken
Make sure your chicken breasts are approximately the same size and thickness so that they cook at the same rate. I use sliced button mushrooms, but you could use other mushroom varieties such as cremini or shiitake. You can also make this recipe with boneless skinless chicken thighs if you prefer. Don’t have heavy cream? You can use cream cheese instead, simply stir until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
How long does it take to cook chicken in the instant pot?
These chicken breasts will cook on high manual pressure for 10 minutes, and you’ll want to release the pressure manually. If you choose to use chicken thighs, they’ll cook for 15 minutes at high manual pressure.
Instant Pot Chicken Variations
You can add so many different flavorings to this recipe to make it your own!
Sun Dried Tomatoes: Add 1/4 cup chopped oil packed sun dried tomatoes to the sauce. Spinach: Stir in 1 cup of spinach leaves when the sauce is simmering. Bacon: Sprinkle 1/4 cup of cooked crumbled bacon over the finished dish. Olives: Stir 1/4 cup of sliced kalamata olives into the sauce.
HOW DO YOU CLEAN MUSHROOMS?
The best way to clean mushrooms is to use a damp paper towel to gently rub each mushroom. You can also rinse your mushrooms in a colander, but be sure to rinse them briefly; do not soak them in water. Or, you can save time by purchasing a packaged of washed, pre-sliced mushrooms.
You’ll be amazed at how delicious this Instant Pot chicken recipe is. The chicken comes out perfectly tender, and that creamy sauce just can’t be beat! Your family is sure to love this one as much as mine does.
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