If you are like me, variety is like breathing air; you just have to have it! I love chicken, but I can’t eat it the same way all the time. What I love about this Instant Pot Italian Chicken is the soft sautéed Portabella mushrooms, goat cheese and Italian spices that turn this chicken from boring into extraordinary. Let me show you how to make this easy Instant Pot chicken recipe!

Chicken is one of my favorite dishes to make because it’s so versatile. It’s also a meal that my kids almost never turn down. This Italian chicken is one of my favorite Instant Pot chicken recipes because it’s easy to make (all in the Instant Pot!) and is delicious.

Instant Pot Italian Chicken Ingredients

These ingredients are to serve 4-5 people.

• 2-3 T. extra virgin olive oil, divided
• ½ medium red onion, diced
• 8 oz. baby Portobello mushrooms, cleaned and sliced thin
• 4 6-oz. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to ¼” thick
• Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
• 1 c. chicken broth, preferably organic
• 1 t. garlic powder
• 2 T. fresh thyme leaves
• 2 T. fresh rosemary leaves, chopped
• 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 4 oz. goat cheese, cut into chunks
• 3 T. fresh parsley, chopped

Is Goat Cheese Good?

If you have never had goat cheese before, you are in for a real treat. It really is kind of hard to describe it, but it is absolutely delicious. Typically, the flavors of goat cheese are tart with a spreadable texture (like cream cheese). It’s a soft cheese that pair perfectly with chicken.

Do I Have to Use Portobello Mushrooms?

This recipe calls for portobello mushrooms which are brown crimini mushrooms. But, what if you don’t have portobello and have something else? Although I don’t think other mushrooms are quite as divine as portobello mushrooms, a different kind of mushroom won’t make or break this recipe. In fact, white button mushrooms are actually in the same species as portobello mushrooms. So, if you don’t have the exact mushrooms, just go with what you do have.

I don’t Have Thyme Leaves

If you get everything gathered together all to realize you don’t have thyme leaves, don’t freak out and run to the store. You can always substitute the thyme leaves for an equal amount of oregano.

How to Make Instant Pot Italian Chicken

This recipe only takes about 10 minutes prep time and 25-30 minutes to cook plus the time to for the Instant Pot to come to pressure and natural release.

Follow the steps below to make your incredibly flavorful and tender Instant Pot Italian Chicken!

Step 1 Sauté the Veggies

Add one tablespoon olive oil to Instant Pot® and select the Sauté function. Set to high and once the display reads “hot,” add red onion and Portobello mushrooms. Cook, stirring frequently, until onions soften and mushrooms start to release their liquid, approximately 5-6 minutes. Transfer veggies to a bowl and set aside.

Step 2 Sauté the Chicken

Add another tablespoon olive oil to unit and season chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides. Working in batches, if necessary, add chicken to the Instant Pot® without overcrowding. Brown on both sides, approximately 2-3 minutes per side.

Step 3 Repeat

Remove browned chicken from unit and repeat process with remaining olive oil and chicken breasts, as needed.

Step 4 Return Everything to Instant Pot

Return mushrooms and onions to Instant Pot® and add chicken broth, garlic powder, thyme, and rosemary. Stir to combine.

Step 5 Pressure Cook

Place the metal trivet that comes with the Instant Pot® into the cooking container. Place chicken breasts on top of the trivet and cover. Lock the lid and set the pressure valve to “Sealing.” Press the “Manual” button and adjust setting to “high.” Set cook time to 10 minutes.

Step 6 Natural Release

When cook time is finished, allow pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, and then do a quick release for any remaining pressure. Turn the unit off and remove lid. Transfer chicken to a serving platter and rest for 5 minutes.

Related: Natural Release Vs Quick Release

Step 7 Add Cheese

Add the goat cheese to the cooking liquid and stir to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings, as desired.

Step 8 Serve Your Instant Pot Italian Chicken

Serve immediately with some of the mushroom sauce spooned over each chicken breast.

Enjoy! 

Side Dishes to Serve with Instant Pot Italian Chicken

Honestly, I could eat this chicken and mushrooms all by itself, but if you are feeding a family, you may want to add some sides. I have a few delicious sides that I think you will love with this Italian Chicken. Check them out, below!

• Cheesy Baked Asparagus
• Quick Honey Roasted Carrots
• Cauliflower mashed potatoes (for Keto and carb friendly dinner)
• Bacon Roasted Brussel Sprouts
• Cheesy Garlic Pasta
• Instant Pot Baked Potatoes
• Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

How to Store Leftover Instant Pot Italian Chicken

If you have left over chicken, you can easily store it in your refrigerator. Put it either in a ziplock bag or a Tupperware container. You can keep it in the fridge for 3-5 days.

How to Freeze Instant Pot Italian Chicken

If you want to keep your chicken longer, you can store it in the freezer. To freeze your left over chicken, place it in a freezer bag along with the sauce and juices from the Instant Pot. The juices will keep the chicken juicy and tender when you thaw and cook it. Be sure to only fill the bag 3/4 full to allow for the liquid to expand when frozen. You can keep it in your freezer for up to 6 months.

Other Instant Pot Chicken Recipes to Try

When it comes to chicken, most of us can make baked chicken, crock pot chicken, and maybe some fried chicken. However, variety is a necessity, so if you aren’t sure how else to make your chicken, try out these other chicken recipes.

• Instant Pot Chicken and Potatoes
• Instant Pot Chicken Tostadas
• Chicken Burrito Bowls in the Instant Pot
• Instant Pot Chicken Thighs
• BBQ Chicken in the Instant Pot
• Traditional Instant Pot Chicken Breast
• Instant Pot Honey Sesame Chicken
• Instant Pot Chicken Marsala and Potatoes
• Orange Chicken in the Instant Pot
• Instant Pot Chicken Curry

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