Instant Pot Chicken Marsala

Instant Pot Chicken Marsala

My Instant Pot Chicken Marsala has become my new weeknight hero. Rich, creamy, and ready in under 30 minutes. This foolproof method delivers all the flavor of the classic dish with a fraction of the effort. I love this easier chicken marsala recipe because it’s a quick one pot meal that’s also super delicious. This recipe is perfect to add to an easy Instant Pot recipe stash.

Author: It is a Keeper

Meal Type: Eggs Free

Cuisine: Asian

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Servings: 4 Servings

Calories: 702 kcal per serving

Ingredients

  • 6 - Skinless boneless chicken breasts
  • 2 teaspoons - All Purpose Seasoning Blend
  • ½ cup - Flour
  • 1 tsp - Italian Seasoning
  • 3 tablespoons - Butter
  • 3 tablespoons - Olive oil
  • 8 ounces - Baby bella mushrooms
  • 1 - Shallot
  • 3 cloves - Garlic
  • ⅓ cup - Marsala wine
  • ⅓ cup - Sherry
  • ⅔ cup - Chicken stock
  • ½ cup - Heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Season both sides of the chicken with 1 teaspoon All Purpose Seasoning.
  2. Put the flour in a shallow bowl or pie dish and add ½ teaspoon All Purpose Seasoning and Italian Seasoning. Mix with a fork.
  3. Dredge both sides of the chicken breasts in the seasoned flour, making sure to shake off any excess.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Remove the chicken to a plate and cover to keep warm.
  7. Add another tablespoon of butter and olive oil; Repeat steps 5-6 with remaining chicken.
  8. Remove second batch of chicken to the plate and cover to keep warm.
  9. 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.
  10. Saute for 5 minutes, or until the mushrooms are lightly browned.
  11. Press “Cancel” on the Instant Pot.
  12. Add Marsala wine, sherry and chicken stock to the Instant Pot and place chicken on top of the mushroom mixture.
  13. Secure the lid on the Instant Pot and close pressure release valve.
  14. Select the “poultry” setting and adjust cooking time to 10 minutes.
  15. When the cooking time has finished, allow the pressure to natural release for 5 minutes then, carefully quick release the remaining pressure.
  16. Transfer chicken to a serving plate and cover to keep warm.
  17. 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.

Nutrition

Energy: 702 kcal | Total Fat: 37 g | Saturated: 15 g | Trans: 0 g | Unsaturated: 0 g | Cholesterol: 222 mg | Total Carbs: 24 g | Fiber: 2 g | Sugars: 8 g | Proteins: 57 g | Sodium: 359 mg | Polyunsaturated: 3 g | Monounsaturated: 15 g

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