Grandma's Creamy Chicken in the Instant Pot

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My grandma's creamy chicken recipe, made for the Instant Pot! Serve over rice, potatoes, or pasta.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 3 onions, coarsely chopped

  • 1 stick butter, melted

  • ¼ cup chicken broth

  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic

  • 1 tablespoon poultry seasoning

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • ½ teaspoon paprika

  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut in half

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 1 (24 ounce) container sour cream

Directions

  1. Place onions into the bottom of a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot). Pour melted butter and broth on top.

  2. Mix garlic, poultry seasoning, salt, pepper, paprika, and smoked paprika together in a small bowl. Stir into onions. Place chicken on top of the onions.

  3. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 9 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

  4. Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes.

  5. Transfer chicken and onions to a plate. Select Sauté function to bring juices to a simmer, about 5 minutes.

  6. Sift flour into the pot and stir until no lumps remain and sauce has thickened a bit, about 5 minutes. Add sour cream by the spoonful, stirring to incorporate. Cancel Sauté function. Return chicken and onions to the pot. Select Warm function to heat through, about 5 minutes. Serve.

Tips

You can use white or yellow onions. If you chop them into large pieces, they hold up better.

Feel free to substitute any spice or seasoning blend for poultry seasoning.

Make sure to release pressure naturally; do not rush, as this will make the chicken rubbery and tough.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

394 Calories
31g Fat
14g Carbs
16g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 394
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 31g 40%
Saturated Fat 19g 94%
Cholesterol 100mg 33%
Sodium 486mg 21%
Total Carbohydrate 14g 5%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 16g 32%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 138mg 11%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 371mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.