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    Instant Pot Chicken and Gravy

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: Jun 11, 2019 by Dee

    Instant Pot Chicken and Gravy is a simple recipe for pressure cooker chicken breasts with the most delicious homemade sauce. An easy weeknight dinner idea!

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    chicken breasts in homemade gravy in the instant pot pressure cooker

    If you're looking for new Instant Pot chicken breast recipes, you're going to love this Instant Pot Chicken and Gravy! It's easy to make, uses simple ingredients, and it's absolutely delicious! It's already one of my family's favorite Instant Pot reicpes!

    I'm always on the lookout for new easy chicken recipes for dinner because we eat a lot -- and I mean a LOT -- of chicken! My kids prefer chicken over beef, so I like to keep adding as many new chicken dinners as possible to our regular rotation.

    My mom used to make chicken and gravy in the Crock-Pot and oven, so I decided to try my version in the pressure cooker. Chicken cooks so much faster in the Instant Pot, and you don't have to heat up the house.

    Made without Cream Soup

    My recipe is super simple, and it doesn't use cream soups or seasoning packets for flavor. It's similar to my recipe for Instant Pot pork chops and gravy only you use chicken instead of pork. Serve it over Instant Pot mashed potatoes, and it's easy comfort food!

    How to Make Chicken Breasts and Gravy in the Instant Pot

    Start out by browning the chicken on the SAUTE setting. This helps keep the chicken breasts juicy and retain their shape for easy slicing. I usually do 2 at a time and keep the chicken covered on a plate until this step is done.

    Next, deglaze the pot with chicken broth, and scrape up all of those delicious brown bits. Then, stir in Worcestershire sauce and Dijon mustard for flavor.

    homemade gravy in instant pot

    Add the chicken back into the pot, and add the remaining ingredients, except for what you need for the slurry. Now, it's time to pressure cook the chicken breasts!

    chicken breasts with seasoning in instant pot pressure cooker

    How Long to Pressure Cook Chicken Breasts

    Pressure cook the chicken for just 6 minutes. Remember, they are already partially cooked from browning, so this is plenty of time.

    Make it a Dump and Start Dinner

    If you want, you can make this a super easy chicken dinner and skip browning the chicken breasts. Just dump everything into the Instant Pot,except for the slurry ingredients, and pressure cook the chicken for 10 minutes with a 10 minute release.

    instant pot chicken and gravy on white platter

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    boneless skinless chicken and gravy on a white platter with parsley

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    Instant Pot Chicken and Gravy Recipe

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    chicken breasts in homemade gravy in the instant pot pressure cooker

    Instant Pot Chicken and Gravy

    Published by Dee
    Instant Pot Chicken and Gravy is a simple recipe for pressure cooker chicken breasts with the most delicious homemade sauce. An easy weeknight dinner idea!

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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 12 minutes mins
    Pressure Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 27 minutes mins
    Course Main
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 139 kcal

    Equipment

    • Instant Pot Pressure Cooker

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 chicken breasts boneless skinless, about 2 pounds
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt
    • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • ¾ cup low sodium, organic chicken broth
    • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
    • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
    • 1 tablespoon dried minced onions
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 tablespoon butter

    Cornstarch Slurry

    • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
    • 2 tablespoons chicken broth or water

    Instructions
     

    • Sprinkle chicken breasts on both side with sea salt and pepper
    • Hit SAUTE on Instant Pot, and when it reads Hot, add the olive oil, and brown the chicken on both sides for about 2 minutes per side. You may have to do this in batches of 2, and keep the chicken on a plate covered with foil until done with this step
    • Add the chicken broth to the pot, and stir with wooden spoon or spatula to deglaze and remove any browned bits from the bottom of pot
    • Hit CANCEL, then stir in Worcestershire sauce and Dijon mustard
    • Place chicken breasts back in pot, and sprinkle with onions and garlic powder
    • Place lid on pot, turn vent to Sealing position, and hit PRESSURE COOK for 6 minutes
    • Pot will take a few minutes to reach pressure then begin counting down and cook. After pot beeps, allow a 10 minute natural release, then quick release remaining pressure, if any -- Pot may release pressure on it's own before 10 minutes is up
    • When pin drops, carefully remove lid, and remove chicken to a clean plate, and cover with foil keep warm
    • Hit CANCEL, then hit SAUTE and when liquid starts to bubble, stir in the cornstarch slurry until well combined. Stir in butter, and allow to cook and thicken for about 5 minutes. Sauce will thicken as it cools down. Add chicken back to pot to keep warm or serve immediately with the gravy

    Cornstarch Slurry

    • In a small bowl, mix the chicken broth or water with cornstarch until dissolved

    Notes

    Recipe was made in 6 quart Instant Pot electric pressure cooker. For an 8 quart, increase liquid to  1 ½ cups broth.
    Can use chopped onions in place of the dried onions and you can decrease the amount of onions for a milder flavor.

    Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 139kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 17gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 53mgSodium: 520mgPotassium: 332mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 80IUVitamin C: 1.6mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 0.4mg
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    I hope you enjoy this super easy chicken and gravy dinner as much as we do!

     

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    1. Teresa Galloway says

      February 07, 2021 at 4:30 pm

      Delicious and easy. My whole family loves this meal, even my picky eater son.5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        February 07, 2021 at 7:50 pm

        I'm so glad to hear this, Teresa. Thank you for the wonderful review!

    2. Kathy says

      June 18, 2019 at 6:04 pm

      What a simple dinner that is perfect for any night of the week!5 stars

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    3. Jacquelyn Hastert says

      June 18, 2019 at 6:59 am

      I love my Instant Pot! I can't wait to make this, it seems to be loaded with flavor and so simple to prepare.5 stars

      Reply
    4. Sara Welch says

      June 13, 2019 at 10:36 am

      Great recipe for busy nights! Full of flavor and quick and easy too! Delish!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        June 14, 2019 at 10:25 am

        Thanks, Sara! So glad you enjoyed it!

    5. Cathy says

      June 13, 2019 at 9:32 am

      Totally need to pull out my IP for this one!

      Reply
    6. Krista says

      June 13, 2019 at 7:31 am

      This gravy sounds amazing! Sure sounds like my next Sunday night dinner!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        June 14, 2019 at 10:23 am

        Thanks, Krista! I hope you like them!

    7. James says

      June 13, 2019 at 6:53 am

      Had to try this right away! Love the gravy! And simple to make!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        June 14, 2019 at 10:23 am

        So glad you're enjoying the recipe! Thanks, James!

    8. Allyson Zea says

      June 13, 2019 at 6:45 am

      This sounds like the perfect dinner! I need to pull out my instant pot!

      Reply
    9. Catalina says

      June 13, 2019 at 5:51 am

      I never say no to dinner like this! It looks and sound so delicious!5 stars

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      • Dee says

        June 14, 2019 at 10:24 am

        Thank you so much, Catalina -- It's a favorite here!

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