This Creamy Instant Pot Chicken Marsala recipe is so quick and easy to make! Tender chicken smothered in a rich sauce made with mushrooms and Marsala wine - all done in less than 30 minutes!
Servings : 4
Prep Time 10 minutesmins
Cook Time 20 minutesmins
Total Time 30 minutesmins
Ingredients
4(1-pound total)boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to a 1-inch thickness
2teaspoonsItalian seasoning
1teaspoongarlic powder
½teaspoonsweet or smoked paprika
3tablespoonsbutter,divided
1tablespoonolive oil
3clovesgarlic,minced
8ounces sliced mushrooms
1cuplow sodium chicken broth
1cupMarsala wine,(use chicken broth for low carb/keto option)
½cupwater
¼cupcorn starch
¼cupheavy cream,(add more for a creamier and thicker sauce)
salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
Instructions
Lightly spray chicken breasts with cooking oil and season with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Set Instant Pot to “Saute”.
Melt 2 tablespoons butter and add the olive oil.
Add chicken breasts to the hot oil; cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until chicken is browned.
Remove chicken from the Instant Pot and set aside.
Melt remaining butter in the IP and stir in garlic; cook for 10 seconds.
Add mushrooms and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Stir in the chicken broth and wine; mix and scrape up all the browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
Transfer chicken back to the Instant Pot.
Lock in the Lid.
Turn vent to the sealed position; click on MANUAL and set on HIGH for 8 minutes.
When time is up, do a quick release and when the valve drops, remove the lid.
Take chicken out of the IP and set aside.
Set the Instant Pot to “Saute”.
In a small bowl combine water and cornstarch; whisk until thoroughly incorporated.
Whisk the corn starch mixture into the sauce inside the Instant Pot and continue to cook for a minute or two, or until sauce has thickened.
Whisk in the heavy cream; continue to whisk until well incorporated so that the cream doesn’t start to curdle.
Taste sauce for salt/pepper and adjust accordingly.
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
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