Imagine a dinner that's not just a meal, but a culinary experience that transforms your ordinary weeknight into a gourmet feast! This Instant Pot Garlic Mushroom Chicken is your ticket to a restaurant-quality dish that's incredibly easy to prepare. With tender, juicy chicken breasts bathed in a rich, aromatic mushroom sauce, this recipe promises to become your new go-to comfort food that will have everyone at the table asking for seconds.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp thyme
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken breasts by patting them dry with paper towels and seasoning generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Set the Instant Pot to "Sauté" mode and add a small amount of olive oil. Once hot, brown the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden. Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same Instant Pot, add minced garlic and sliced mushrooms. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until mushrooms start to release their moisture and garlic becomes fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and sprinkle dried thyme over the mushrooms. Stir to combine and deglaze the bottom of the pot, scraping up any browned bits.
- Return the browned chicken breasts to the Instant Pot, nestling them into the mushroom and broth mixture.
- Close the Instant Pot lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 8-10 minutes, depending on the thickness of the chicken breasts.
- Once cooking is complete, allow for a natural pressure release for 5 minutes, then do a quick release for any remaining pressure.
- Remove chicken breasts and check internal temperature has reached 165°F (74°C). Let rest for 3-5 minutes before serving.
- Optional: If sauce needs thickening, use cornstarch slurry or additional reduction on sauté mode.
- Serve chicken breasts topped with garlic mushroom sauce, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Tips
- Pat the chicken breasts completely dry before seasoning to ensure perfect browning and crisp exterior.
- Use fresh, high-quality mushrooms for the most robust flavor and best texture.
- Don't skip browning the chicken - this step adds incredible depth of flavor to the final dish.
- Check chicken temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure it reaches 165°F (74°C) for food safety.
- Let the chicken rest after cooking to allow juices to redistribute, keeping the meat moist and tender.
- For a thicker sauce, create a quick cornstarch slurry by mixing 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water before adding to the pot.
- Fresh herbs like parsley or thyme can elevate the presentation and add a burst of fresh flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 250kcal
Carbohydrates: 4g
Protein: 35g
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 95mg
