This is my absolute favorite chicken Marsala recipe. I always make it in the instant pot for easy cooking and easy cleanup. This recipe is a hit with my super picky family.
Doesn’t matter which model or version you have, just need a sauté function and pressure cook function. I have an 8 quart pot.
Instant Pot products at Target
Use 4 medium chicken breasts or thighs (no skin). Defrost first if frozen.
Chicken at Whole Foods Market
Season generously with salt and pepper and Italian seasoning
Salt and Pepper - Target
Use 1-2 tsp of Italian seasoning.
Ground Italian Seasoning - 0.75oz - Good & Gather - Target
Using the sauté function on the instant pot, melt 2 tbsp of butter and a splash of olive oil at the bottom of the pot. Add the chicken and cook 2-3 minutes on each side. Enough to sear/brown each side. Then remove the chicken and set aside on another...
Salted Butter - 1lb - Good & Gather - Target
Melt 1 tbsp more of butter with 1 tbsp of minced garlic and 1 1/2 cups of sliced mushrooms back to the instant pot, still on sauté.
garlic cloves - Target
Use any sliced mushrooms of your choice. Stir with the garlic in the pot for a few minutes until fragrant. Then add 1tsp more of Italian seasoning.
Sliced White Mushrooms - 8oz - Good & Gather - Target
Add one cup of chicken broth to the pot
chicken broth - Target
Add one cup of Marsala cooking wine to the pot, stir all together and add the chicken back to the pot. Put the lid on and lock, turn the vent to sealed. Manually Set pressure cook for 8 minutes on high. After 8 minutes press the pressure release.
Marsala Cooking Wine - Holland House
After the pressure release, transfer the chicken to a separate plate. Press the soup setting. Add 1 tsp of salt and pepper. Whisk together 1/2 cup of cold water and 1/4 cup corn starch (until dissolved) and then whisk into the pot with the sauce.
Argo 100% Pure Corn Starch - 16oz - Target
Once the sauce is thickened, add 1/3 cup heavy cream. Turn off pressure cooker. Pour mushroom sauce over chicken and serve.
Heavy Cream : Cream & Whipped Toppings - Target
This recipe goes great over a side of rice
Jasmine Rice : Pasta, Rice & Grains - Target
I like to steam some broccoli with lemon as a vegetable side dish
Broccoli & Cauliflower in Fresh Vegetables - Walmart.com
If I want to avoid dairy I will add some extra creamy oat milk in place of the heavy cream
Extra Creamy Oatmilk | Planet Oat
Another dairy free alternative to the heavy cream
Organic Coconut Cream - 13.5 fl oz - Good & Gather - Target
