Instant Pot Chicken Sauce Recipe
Description
This Instant Pot Chicken Sauce is the perfect weeknight dinner when you are in a pinch. Ready in just 20 minutes, it's a creamy and flavorful dish that the whole family will love. It's made with a combination of boneless chicken breast, onion, garlic, cream cheese, and seasonings. It's an easy dinner to make and is sure to be a hit at your dinner table.
Prep Time
This Instant Pot Chicken Sauce recipe takes about 5 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to cook. You can easily double or triple the recipe if you need to feed a large group.
Cook Time
Cook time for this Instant Pot Chicken Sauce recipe is 15 minutes. The chicken needs to be cooked through and the sauce needs to thicken. It's important to make sure the chicken is cooked through before serving.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless chicken breast, cut into cubes
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
1. Set the Instant Pot to sauté and add the olive oil. Once hot, add the chicken and onion, cooking for about 3 minutes.
2. Add the garlic, oregano, garlic powder, smoked paprika, basil, salt, and pepper and cook for an additional minute.
3. Add the chicken broth and stir to combine.
4. Close the lid and set the Instant Pot to manual high pressure for 5 minutes.
5. Once the timer is done, do a quick release and open the lid.
6. Turn the Instant Pot off and add the heavy cream and cream cheese. Stir until the cream cheese has melted and combined with the sauce.
7. Add the Parmesan cheese and stir to combine.
8. Serve over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
Equipment
- Instant Pot
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Spatula
Notes
This Instant Pot Chicken Sauce can be served with any type of pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes. If you'd like to add more vegetables, you can add mushrooms, bell peppers, or spinach. You can also add some red pepper flakes for a bit of heat.
Nutrition: Per Serving
- Calories: 308 kcal
- Protein: 25 g
- Fat: 17 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Sugar: 3 g
Recipe Tips
- Make sure to cube the chicken into small pieces so it cooks evenly.
- You can use any type of cream cheese for this recipe.
- Grated Parmesan cheese can be added to the sauce for additional flavor.
- If you want a thicker sauce, you can add 1 tablespoon of cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons of cold water.
- For a lighter sauce, substitute the heavy cream with half and half.
This Instant Pot Chicken Sauce is a delicious and easy weeknight meal. The creamy sauce is full of flavor and sure to be a hit with the whole family. Ready in just 20 minutes, this is a great dish to whip up when you are short on time. Serve it over your favorite pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes for a comforting and satisfying meal.
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