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Instant Pot Creamy Mushroom Chicken

Easy Instant Pot Creamy Mushroom Chicken with Juicy Tenderness

A quick and comforting Instant Pot Creamy Mushroom Chicken recipe with rich flavors and tender chicken thighs.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken and Sauce
  • 1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 8 ounces Fresh mushrooms button or cremini
  • 2 cloves Garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 1 cup Chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons Butter
  • 1 medium Onion finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme fresh or dried
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
Optional Garnishes
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan cheese

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Method
 

How to Make Instant Pot Creamy Mushroom Chicken
  1. Heat olive oil and butter on Sauté mode in your Instant Pot. Add chopped onion and garlic, cooking until soft and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
  2. Toss in sliced mushrooms, thyme, and paprika, then sauté until they’re golden brown and release their juices, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Pour in chicken broth, scraping any browned bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon.
  4. Nestle seasoned chicken thighs into the liquid, ensuring each piece is partly submerged, then season with salt and black pepper.
  5. Seal the lid and set to High Pressure for 8 minutes. Let natural release for 5 minutes, then quick-release any remaining steam.
  6. Switch back to Sauté mode, stir in heavy cream, simmer until slightly thickened and glossy, about 3 minutes, then taste and adjust seasoning.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 28gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use thick chicken thighs for best results. Don’t skip deglazing the pot to avoid burn warnings. Allow natural pressure release for tender chicken. Adjust cream last to prevent curdling.

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