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Chicken marsala served over mashed potatoes

Instant Pot Chicken Marsala

Instant Pot Chicken Marsala is an Italian-inspired dish featuring tender chicken thighs, mushrooms, and a Marsala wine sauce, creating a tasty blend of flavors.

Note: Made in a 6-qt Instant Pot

5 from 25 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Pressurize Time 15 minutes
Total Time 36 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 363 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 

  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoons (14 g) butter
  • 1/2 small onion chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups (144 g) mushrooms sliced
  • 1 clove (1 clove) garlic minced
  • 3/4 cup (177 ml) Marsala cooking wine
  • 3/4 cup (177 ml) low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon (2 g) Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon (3 g) salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon (0.5 g) pepper
  • 1/3 cup (79 ml) heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) cold water
  • 2 tablespoons (16 g) cornstarch

Instructions
 

  • Turn the Instant Pot onto saute mode and allow it to heat up. Add the oil. When hot, add the chicken pieces and brown on both sides, about 4 minutes total. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
  • Add the butter. When melted, add the onions and mushrooms. Saute until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and saute for 30 seconds.
  • Pour in the Marsala and deglaze the bottom of the pot. Bring to a boil for 3 minutes to burn off the alcohol. Pour in the chicken broth.
  • Turn off saute mode.
  • Add the Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
  • Add the chicken back to the pot pressing it down so it’s submerged in the liquid as much as possible.
  • Secure the lid and set the vent to sealing (if necessary for your model).
  • Set to cook on high pressure for 5 minutes. When done, allow a 10 minute natural release, then manually release remaining pressure.
  • Remove the lid and transfer the chicken to a plate. The sauce will be watery when you open the lid. That’s how it should be. Pour in the heavy cream.
  • Turn on saute mode. Mix together the cornstarch and water. When the sauce is bubbling, add the cornstarch slurry to the pot and stir until thickened.
  • Serve the chicken with the sauce poured over the top. It goes well with mashed potatoes or rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 363kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 27gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 102mgSodium: 470mgPotassium: 663mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 422IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Chicken
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