Indulge in creamy and flavorful Instant Pot Marry Me Chicken, paired perfectly with your favorite pasta for a quick and romantic dinner.
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Total Time30 minutesmins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: instant pot marry me chicken
Servings: 4people
Equipment
Instant Pot
Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
4-6boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
1tablespoonolive oil
1tablespoonbutter
4clovesgarlicminced
1cupchicken broth
1/2cupheavy creamor coconut cream
1/2cupgrated Parmesan cheese
1/2cupsun-dried tomatoes chopped
1teaspoonItalian seasoning
1/2teaspoonred pepper flakesoptional for a little spice
salt and pepper to taste
1-2handfulsbaby spinach
Fresh basil optional for garnish
Instructions
Season chicken with salt and pepper. If necessary slice into thinner pieces or tenderize it.
Set the Instant Pot to saute mode and add the olive oil and butter.
Add the chicken to the pot and sear on each side for 2-3 minutes until golden. Remove and set aside.
Next, add minced garlic to the pot and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom (this prevents a burn warning).
Stir in heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes (if using).
Return the chicken to the Instant Pot, ensuring it's coated in the sauce.
Close the lid, set the valve to Sealing, and cook on High Pressure for 7 minutes (8-10 minutes for thicker chicken breasts).
Allow the pressure to naturally release for 5 minutes, then do a quick release.
Thicken the sauce: once complete, remove the chicken and set aside.
Set the Instant Pot to Sauté mode and simmer the sauce for a few minutes to thicken. Optional: You can stir in a cornstarch slurry (1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water) for a thicker sauce.
Lastly, stir in the spinach and Parmesan cheese.
Return the chicken to the sauce or serve it on a plate with the sauce poured over. Garnish with fresh basil and serve with pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
Marry me chicken lasts 3-4 days in the fridge in an airtight container.
Notes
Pro tip: For extra flavor, add 1/4 cup white wine to the sauce before pressure cooking.Frozen chicken: If using frozen chicken, increase the cook time to 12-14 minutes and ensure the chicken is fully cooked (165°F internal temperature).