Instant Pot Creamy Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbchicken thighs
**boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts.
- 16 ozmushrooms
**baby bella or white mushrooms halved.
- 2 tbspbutter
- ½ cshallots
**or yellow onion finely chopped.
- 1 tspgarlic
**minced.
- ⅓ cwater
**warm.
- ½ tbspbetter than bouillon
**chicken base. stir this in the warm water to make an instant chicken stock.
- 1 cheavy whipping cream
**slightly warm in microwave oven.
- ¾ cparmesan cheese
**finely grated.
- 1 tsponion powder
- 1 tspgarlic powder
- 1 tsppaprika
- 1 tspthyme
- ½ tsprosemary
- black pepper
**crushed.
- **according to taste.salt
- ½ tsprosemary
- ½ tspthyme
- ½ tsppaprika
- 1 tbspcornstarch
**diluted in 1 tbsp water to form a slurry.
Directions
- 1
Rub chicken with homemade rub: Add all the ingredients mentioned above in the "Chicken Rub" section into a bowl and whisk together. Sprinkle the rub on both sides of the boneless skinless chicken thighs and rub well. Set them aside.
- 2
Sear chicken: Set the instant pot on SAUTE & keep it on HIGH heat. Add butter, when the butter begins to melt add the chicken and sear both sides until the edges are golden and a few brown spots develop. Set them aside. You need to sear the chicken in two batches.
- 3
Saute aromatics: In the same pot add the chopped shallots and garlic & saute for 1 minute. Add the diced mushrooms and saute for another minute.
- 4
Deglaze pot: Pour the homemade stock (warm water + better than bouillon chicken base) and deglaze the pot very well scraping the sides & the bottom of the pot with the spatula. This will loosen any stuck food particles & prevent the BURN error. This step is very important, do not rush! CANCEL the SAUTE function.
- 5
Pressure Cook: Add the seasonings mentioned above in the "Seasonings for Creamy Sauce" section & stir to mix well. Now, transfer back the seared chicken into the pot and arrange them in a single layer on top of the mushrooms. DO NOT stir or mix. Secure the lid of the instant pot and PRESSURE COOK on HIGH for just 2 mins. Once the cooking cycle is over the instant pot will begin to beep. Immediately do a quick pressure release by manually moving the vent from the sealing to the venting position. Open the lid carefully when the metal pin on top the lid drops.
- 6
Make Creamy Sauce: Fish out the cooked chicken & set aside. Cancel the pressure cook option. Add the slightly warm heavy cream and stir well. Add the finely grated parmesan cheese and stir briskly until the cheese fully dissolves to form a creamy sauce. You can do a taste test and add few pinches salt according to your preference to help pop the flavors.
- 7
Thicken Sauce: Hit back the SAUTE function & set it on LOW heat. Simmer the sauce gently stirring frequently and thicken it to your personal preference. Or you can make a quick cornstarch slurry (refer the Thickener section above) and add this to the sauce, stir, simmer to thicken it. This will give a thicker sauce. This is an optional step. Otherwise you may simmer the sauce to cook it down a bit to thicken it.
- 8
Serve: Turn off the instant pot. Transfer back the cooked chicken into the pot. cover it with the creamy sauce. Let stand for 5 mins and than serve. Enjoy!
Instant Pot Creamy Chicken
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About this Recipe
Dreaming of a gourmet meal that's ready in a flash? This Instant Pot Creamy Chicken delivers ultra juicy chicken enveloped in a rich, velvety garlic parmesan sauce, making weeknight dinners feel like a special occasion without the restaurant price tag.
Why This Recipe Works
The magic of the Instant Pot transforms ordinary chicken thighs into an incredibly tender, flavor-packed experience in record time. The genius lies in crafting a restaurant-quality creamy garlic parmesan sauce right in the pressure cooker, allowing the chicken to absorb all those savory notes while staying perfectly moist. It's the ultimate combination of speed and luxurious flavor.
What to Expect
Prepare for an explosion of savory flavor with every bite of this Instant Pot Creamy Chicken. You'll savor succulent boneless skinless chicken thighs, cooked to perfection and bathed in a decadent, garlicky parmesan cream sauce that's both comforting and elegant. The sauce's rich texture, enhanced by fragrant herbs like thyme and rosemary, perfectly complements the tender chicken and earthy mushrooms, creating a truly satisfying main course. Despite its gourmet taste, the preparation is straightforward, leading to a hearty and impressive dish.
Customization & Variations
Easily adapt this recipe to your pantry and preferences. While boneless skinless chicken thighs are recommended for their juiciness, you can certainly use chicken breasts if preferred. If fresh shallots aren't on hand, yellow onion finely chopped makes an excellent substitute. For the mushrooms, baby bella or white mushrooms are fantastic choices, halved to your liking. Feel free to adjust the amount of black pepper and salt to your taste.
Serving & Context
This luxurious Instant Pot Creamy Chicken is perfect for busy weeknights when you crave something special, or for impressing guests with minimal effort. Serve it alongside a simple green salad, mashed potatoes, or your favorite pasta to soak up every last drop of that incredible creamy sauce.