Grandma's Creamy Chicken in the Instant Pot®

Chicken breasts are simmered in a thick and creamy sauce in this grandma's recipe that's been adapted for the Instant Pot®.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 394 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• ¼ cup chicken broth
• 1 stick butter, melted
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 (24 ounce) container sour cream
• 3 onions, coarsely chopped
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut in half

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes.

Step 2

Place onions into the bottom of a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Pour melted butter and broth on top.

Step 3

Mix garlic, poultry seasoning, salt, pepper, paprika, and smoked paprika together in a small bowl. Stir into onions. Place chicken on top of the onions.

Step 4

Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 9 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

Step 5

Transfer chicken and onions to a plate. Select Saute function to bring juices to a simmer, about 5 minutes.

Step 6

Sift flour into the pot and stir until no lumps remain and sauce has thickened a bit, about 5 minutes. Add sour cream by the spoonful, stirring to incorporate. Cancel Saute function. Return chicken and onions to the pot. Select Warm function to heat through, about 5 minutes. Serve.