If you want to make an Instant Pot Chicken and Mushrooms recipe, but don't want to use cream of mushroom soup, have I got just the thing for you! This super easy and delicious, pour and cook, and makes an elegant but family-friendly dinner!
What Makes This Chicken and Mushrooms Recipe So Great
- Keto. With only 7 net carbs per serving, this is a great low carb main course.
- Healthy. Loaded with healthy vegetables.
- Fast. Not including the time for the pot to come to pressure, this recipe is done in under 30 minutes.
- Easy. A simple pour and cook recipe.
- Little Cleanup. Since this is a one-pot Instant Pot recipe, there isn't a bunch of dishes to clean up after you eat.
I never cook with canned soups at all. I have no idea what's in them, they invariably have flour (which I try to avoid), but really, the main reason I don't cook with them is that it's so easy to make your own thick and creamy soup.
A few aromatics, lashings of cream, and presto, you've got a wonderfully low carb Instant Pot Chicken and Mushroom recipe!
How To Make This Instant Pot Chicken and Mushrooms Recipe
- Turn the Instant Pot on Sauté. When it is hot, add the butter and allow it to melt. Add garlic cloves and stir. Allow them to soften, about 1 minute, taking care to not burn the garlic.
- Add onions and mushrooms, and stir to coat with the butter.
- Add thyme, chicken, salt, pepper, and water.
- Place the baby spinach leaves on top.
- Set the Instant Pot at High pressure for 8 minutes. When cook time is complete, allow the pot to sit undisturbed for 10 minutes and then release any remaining pressure.
- Open the lid and turn the Instant Pot to Sauté once again. Pour in the cream in a steady stream, while stirring. The sauce will start to thicken, about 5-8 minutes. Add in lemon juice while still stirring, and then you are ready to serve your masterpiece.
Looking To Mix It Up A Little? Try Out These Variations!
- Swap out swiss chard or kale for the spinach in this Chicken and Mushroom recipe
- Change out the mushrooms you use, or better still, use a mix of mushrooms for an even deeper flavor.
- Make it with chicken breast instead. Be sure to cut the chicken breast in half at the thickest part to ensure even cooking in the pressure cooker.
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You're sure to love this Instant Pot Chicken and Mushrooms Recipe, so much so that you'll never want to use a can of mushroom soup in your cooking ever again! Make sure to share this recipe with your friends on Pinterest and Facebook so they can enjoy it as well!
Servings: 4
Calories: 330kcal
Click on highlighted ingredients or Equipment to see exactly what I use to make this recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons (2 tablespoons) Butter
- 1 cup (160 g) Sliced Onions
- 6 (6) Garlic Cloves, sliced thin
- 2 cups (192 g) Mushrooms, cut into quarters
- 1 lbs (453.59 g) Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
- 4 cups (120 g) baby spinach
- 2 tablespoons (2 tablespoons) Water
- 1 teaspoon (1 teaspoon) Dried Thyme, or 3-4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon (1 teaspoon) Kosher Salt
- 1 teaspoon (1 teaspoon) Ground Black Pepper
For Finishing
- 1/2 cup (119 g) Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1 tablespoon (1 tablespoon) Lemon Juice
Instructions
- Turn the Instant Pot on Sauté. When it is hot, add the butter and allow it to melt. Add garlic cloves and stir. Allow them to soften, about 1 minute, taking care to not burn the garlic.
- Add onions and mushrooms, and stir to coat with the butter
- Add thyme, chicken, salt, pepper, and water. Place the baby spinach leaves on top.
- Set the Instant Pot at High pressure for 8 minutes. When cook time is complete, allow the pot to sit undisturbed for 10 minutes and then release any remaining pressure.
- Open the lid and turn the Instant Pot to Sauté once again. Pour in the cream in a steady stream, while stirring. The sauce will start to thicken, about 5-8 minutes. Add in lemon juice while still stirring, and then you are ready to serve your masterpiece.
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Recipe Variations
- Swap out swiss chard or kale for the spinach in this Chicken and Mushroom recipe
- Change out the mushrooms you use, or better still, use a mix of mushrooms for an even deeper flavor.
- Make it with chicken breast instead. Be sure to cut the chicken breast in half at the thickest part to ensure even cooking in the pressure cooker.
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Nutrition
Calories: 330kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 21g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g
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Originally published May 4, 2018.
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