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Instant Pot Creamy Dijon Chicken

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This Instant Pot Creamy Dijon Chicken is a quick and easy weeknight dinner recipe featuring juicy chicken breasts in a rich, tangy Dijon mustard cream sauce. Made in under 30 minutes, it’s the perfect pressure cooker meal that’s both comforting and elegant.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Pressure Cooking (Instant Pot)
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Set Instant Pot to sauté mode. Add olive oil and sear chicken breasts on both sides until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  2. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
  3. Pour in chicken broth to deglaze, scraping up any browned bits.
  4. Stir in Dijon mustard, then return chicken to the pot.
  5. Seal and cook on high pressure for 7–10 minutes (depending on chicken thickness).
  6. Let pressure release naturally for 5 minutes, then quick release remaining pressure.
  7. Remove chicken. Stir in heavy cream. Optional: Add cornstarch slurry to thicken sauce, simmering on sauté.
  8. Return chicken to sauce, garnish with parsley, and serve.

Notes

  • Substitute chicken thighs if desired; adjust pressure cooking time to 10 minutes.
  • For a thicker sauce, reduce longer or add more cornstarch slurry.
  • Optional add-ins: mushrooms, spinach, or red pepper flakes for heat.
  • Dairy-free alternatives: coconut cream or cashew-based cream.
  • Best served with rice, mashed potatoes, noodles, or crusty bread.

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