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Instant Pot Creamy Tomato Chicken Recipe

Chicken is normally the go-to protein choice for dinner, so it is time to mix it up a little! With this Instant Pot creamy tomato chicken, you will get the chicken you want with the creamy taste you’re craving!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Best Chicken Dinner, Instant Pot, instant pot chicken, Instant pot creamy tomato chicken, tomato
Servings: 4
Calories: 376kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1½ pounds chicken breast
  • 2 teaspoons butter (divided)
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon garlic minced
  • ¼ cup white vinegar
  • 2 cups tomato sauce (without salt)
  • 1½ teaspoons Italian Seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 bunch green onion finely sliced

SEASONING FOR CHICKEN:

  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, mix together the 4 seasonings for chicken. Add chicken breasts to seasoning and toss until all chicken is coated.
  • Turn on the Instant Pot to SAUTE.
  • Once the pot is hot enough, add 1 teaspoon butter and oil.
  • Place the seasoned chicken in the Instant Pot and let it brown for 2 minutes. Flip the chicken and let it brown for another 2 minutes. Remove the chicken and keep aside.
  • Add rest of the butter to the pot, followed by chopped onion and garlic. Saute onion and garlic for about 1-2 minutes, until it has softened and not smelling raw anymore.
  • De-glaze the pan with vinegar. Scrape the bottom of the pot well to release any stuck brown bits (and to prevent getting the BURN notification).
  • Add tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt and pepper to the pot. Stir well.
  • Place the browned chicken in a single layer in the Instant Pot. Cover the pot with the lid. Cancel SAUTE mode and switch to MANUAL mode. Cook on high (full pressure) for 5 mins.
  • Let the pressure do a NATURAL RELEASE for 10 minutes. Then do a quick release for any remaining pressure.
  • Switch back to SAUTE mode. Stir in the cream and mix everything well to coat the chicken with the sauce.
  • Once the sauce looks creamy and chicken is coated well, turn off the pot.
  • Serve the chicken topped with the creamy tomato sauce. Serve over your favorite pasta.

Nutrition

Calories: 376kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 155mg | Sodium: 1453mg | Potassium: 1146mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1199IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 3mg