Have you ever been to a restaurant and eaten something so delicious that it just feels like it melts in your mouth? Well, this Instant Pot chicken Marsala is one of those dishes that you just can’t get enough of.

What is Chicken Marsala?

Chicken Marsala is an irresistible dish that is creamy and delicious. The creamy sauce is made with Marsala wine, mushrooms, and heavy cream that can easily be poured over any pasta. The combination of ingredients makes this dish sweet, savory, and absolutely irresistible. 

Instant Pot Chicken Marsala Ingredients

You will need several ingredients to make this delicious recipe. Here’s what you need:

• 2 large Chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons of minced Garlic
• 1 tablespoon of nature’s seasoning
• 8 oz of sliced Mushrooms
• 1 tablespoon of Parsley
• 2/3 cup of Chicken stock
• 1/2 cup of flour
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 3 tablespoons Butter
• 1/2 cup of Heavy cream
• 1/2 cup of Marsala wine

Chicken: You will want to use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or some form of boneless chicken. That way you don’t have to pull it off the bone to eat it. 

Marsala wine: Marsala wine gives your chicken a sweetness that makes the creamy sauce to die for. If you don’t have it, you can opt for ¼ quarter cup of white wine vinegar instead. 

Chicken stock: You want to use chicken stock instead of water in your Instant Pot to make the chicken tender and bursting with flavor. 

Mushrooms: Mushrooms add more flavor and texture to your dish. I like to use cremini mushrooms, but you can choose the mushrooms you like.

How to Make Instant Pot Chicken Marsala

Using your Instant Pot makes cooking so much faster and easier! Follow the steps below for an easy recipe everyone will devour. 

Step 1: Pound and Cut Chicken

Wrap your chicken in plastic wrap and pound the chicken flat with a meat mallet or the flat side of a cleaver. After you have pounded the chicken to about 1/2” thick, cut into smaller fillets.

Step 2: Season The Chicken

Whisk together the flour and natures seasoning and coat each chicken fillet with it. Set the instant pot to sauté and melt the butter and 1 tablespoon of oil.

Step 3: Sauté the Chicken

Sauté the chicken fillets until golden brown.

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Step 4: Sauté Mushrooms and Garlic

Remove the chicken and set it to the side. Then, toss the mushrooms and garlic into the Instant Pot and saute for 5-minutes. Add the chicken back in with the chicken stock and wine. Simmer for 10-minutes.

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Step 3: Pressure Cook

Put the chicken on top, close the lid, and seal the pressure valve. Press the manual or pressure cook button and cook for 10 minutes. 

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Step 8: Natural Release

When the time is up, let the pressure release naturally for 5-10 minutes. Then, do a quick release. 

Step 9: Add Heavy Cream

Remove the chicken and add the heavy cream to the sauce stirring until it thickens. 

Step 10: Serve

Pour the creamy Marsala sauce over the chicken and serve.

What is Marsala Wine? 

Marsala wine is a type of wine from Sicily. It is fortified and used primarily in cooking to create sweet, caramelized sauces. Most Marsala wines made for cooking are going to be Fino or Fine Marsala which is actually the lowest quality of wine. So, it’s not really used for drinking. 

What Can I Use if I don’t have Marsala Wine?

If you don’t have or can’t find Marsala wine, there are other options you can use. As stated above, you can use white wine vinegar instead. Additionally, you could use the following as substitutes:

• Madeira
• Fortified wine
• Dry Sherry
• White grape juice with brandy
• Pinot Noir

What Chicken Works Best for this Recipe? 

The best chicken you can use for this recipe is boneless, skinless chicken breasts. However, you can also use boneless chicken thighs or boneless chicken cutlets. The key is to make sure whatever chicken you are using is boneless. 

Can I Use Frozen Chicken Breasts? 

The great thing about using your Instant Pot is that if you forget to take out your meat, you can always cook it frozen. Keep in mind that frozen chicken will need to be cooked longer in the Instant Pot. Additionally, if you use frozen chicken for this recipe, you won’t be able to saute the chicken first which will change the texture a bit. If you aren’t sure how to cook frozen chicken, check out my post Frozen Chicken in the Instant Pot for guidance.

How Do I Store Leftovers? 

You can easily store any leftovers that you have in a Tupperware bowl in the fridge. It will be good to reheat for up to 3 days. Be sure to place it in the fridge as soon as you can. Leaving chicken at room temperature for longer than 2 hours can result in bacteria growth. 

Can I Freeze It?

Absolutely! Chicken Marsala actually makes a great freezer meal. You can cook it ahead and place it in zip-lock freezer bags that you can easily pull out on busy days. Just reheat it in the oven. 

Side Dish Recommendations 

This Instant Pot chicken Marsala goes great on top of some fettuccine, thin spaghetti noodles, or rice, but here are some other side options to try:

• Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes
• Loaded Broccoli Salad
• Baked Potatoes

Other Chicken Recipes to Try 

Looking for other delicious Instant Pot chicken recipes? Check out some of my favorites, below! 

• Instant Pot Butter Chicken
• Instant Pot Thai Chicken
• Instant Pot French Onion Chicken
• Instant Pot Parmesan Chicken

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