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Instant Pot Chicken Marsala
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Instructions
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Season both sides of the chicken with 1 teaspoon All Purpose Seasoning.
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Put the flour in a shallow bowl or pie dish and add ½ teaspoon All Purpose Seasoning and Italian Seasoning. Mix with a fork.
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Dredge both sides of the chicken breasts in the seasoned flour, making sure to shake off any excess.
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Turn on the Instant Pot and select “saute” mode, adjust heat to more; When hot, add 1 tablespoon of oil and 1 tablespoons of butter.
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When butter has melted, add the 2 – 3 chicken breasts into the pot and saute until golden about 3 minutes. Turn and repeat on other side.
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Remove the chicken to a plate and cover to keep warm.
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Add another tablespoon of butter and olive oil; Repeat steps 5-6 with remaining chicken.
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Remove second batch of chicken to the plate and cover to keep warm.
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Add the remaining oil and butter to the Instant Pot; When melted, add mushroom, shallots and garlic and season with ½ teaspoon All Purpose Seasoning.
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Saute for 5 minutes, or until the mushrooms are lightly browned.
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Press “Cancel” on the Instant Pot.
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Add Marsala wine, sherry and chicken stock to the Instant Pot and place chicken on top of the mushroom mixture.
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Secure the lid on the Instant Pot and close pressure release valve.
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Select the “poultry” setting and adjust cooking time to 10 minutes.
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When the cooking time has finished, allow the pressure to natural release for 5 minutes then, carefully quick release the remaining pressure.
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Transfer chicken to a serving plate and cover to keep warm.
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Select “saute” and adjust to normal. Add heavy cream; mix to combine. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until the sauce is slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Place chicken back in the sauce and continue to simmer for about 1-2 minutes.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Pound Your Chicken Evenly 🔨Pound chicken breasts to uniform ½-inch thickness before seasoning to ensure even cooking in the Instant Pot and prevent dry edges while centers remain undercooked.
- Sear Before Pressure Cooking 🍳Use the sauté function to deeply brown chicken and mushrooms first—this develops fond (browned bits) that enriches the sauce and adds incredible depth of flavor to your dish.
- Deglaze with Marsala Wine 🍷After searing, immediately pour Marsala wine into the hot pot and scrape up all browned bits with a wooden spoon; this captures maximum flavor and prevents the sauce from tasting one-dimensional.
- Use Quick Release Strategically ⏱️Always use quick release instead of natural release for this recipe to stop the cooking process immediately and prevent the chicken from becoming tough or overdone in residual heat.
- Finish with Cold Butter for Silkiness 🧈After pressure cooking, stir in a final tablespoon of cold butter off-heat to create an emulsified, velvety sauce that clings beautifully to the chicken and mushrooms.
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Hi! I’m Christina… welcome to my kitchen! It’s so nice to meet you! I share tried and true recipes that anyone can make. I believe, if you can read, you can cook.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
High Protein
Low Sugar
Low Carb
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Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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