Description

This Instant Pot Marry Me Chicken is a flavorful and easy-to-make recipe featuring tender chicken thighs simmered in a creamy tomato sauce. It’s perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion, and legend says it’s led to many proposals!

Ingredients

Scale

1.2 kg (2.6 lb) chicken thighs, cut into 4-inch pieces
30 ml (2 tbsp) olive oil
28 g (2 tbsp) unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
150 g (5 oz) onion, diced
5 g (1 tsp) smoked paprika
5 g (1 tsp) dried oregano
5 g (1 tsp) dried thyme
5 g (1 tsp) sea salt
2.5 g (½ tsp) black pepper
240 ml (1 cup) low-sodium vegetable broth
30 ml (2 tbsp) tomato paste
400 g (14 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
120 ml (½ cup) heavy cream
15 g (2 tbsp) Parmesan cheese
1 g (¼ tsp) red-pepper flakes (optional)
5 g (¼ cup) fresh basil leaves, torn

Instructions

Season Chicken: Combine chicken with paprika, salt, and pepper.
Sauté Chicken: Brown chicken in olive oil and butter in batches.
Sauté Aromatics: Sauté onion until translucent, then add garlic.
Bloom Spices: Stir in oregano, thyme, and red pepper flakes.
Deglaze Pot: Add broth and scrape up browned bits.
Combine Ingredients: Return chicken to pot with tomato paste and diced tomatoes.
Pressure Cook: Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
Quick Release: Perform a quick release.
Finish Sauce: Stir in cream and Parmesan; simmer until thickened.
Taste & Adjust: Adjust seasoning as needed.
Serve: Garnish with basil and Parmesan.

Notes

For a thicker sauce, simmer longer or add a cornstarch slurry. Chicken thighs are recommended for optimal tenderness.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Poultry
Method: Pressure Cooking
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450 kcal
Sugar: 10 g
Sodium: 600 mg
Fat: 25 g
Saturated Fat: 12 g
Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 20 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 30 g
Cholesterol: 150 mg

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