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chicken breasts in homemade gravy in the instant pot pressure cooker
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5 from 7 votes

Instant Pot Chicken and Gravy

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!

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Pressure Time10 minutes
Total Time27 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Author: Dee
Cost: $10

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 1/2 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

Calories: 139kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 520mg | Potassium: 332mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 80IU | Vitamin C: 1.6mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.4mg