Description
Instant Pot Ranch Chicken with tender potatoes, carrots, and mushrooms in a creamy Ranch gravy. This easy one-pot meal requires just 5 minutes of prep and is ready to serve in about 40 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 8 ounces mushrooms, stemmed and quartered
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 ½ pounds creamer potatoes
- 8 ounces baby carrots
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons dry Ranch seasoning
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 to 3 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley, divided
Instructions
- Step: Cut the chicken breasts in half and season both sides with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Step: Press SAUTE on the Instant Pot and add the oil. Sear the chicken in batches until golden brown on both sides. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- Step: Add the butter to the Instant Pot and sauté the mushrooms and garlic for 2 minutes.
- Step: Add the chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pot to release browned bits. Press CANCEL.
- Step: Return the chicken and juices to the pot. Place the potatoes and carrots on top. Seal the lid and pressure cook on HIGH for 10 minutes.
- Step: When finished, perform a quick release of the steam. Remove the lid and transfer the chicken and vegetables to a bowl.
- Step: In a small bowl, whisk the heavy cream, Ranch seasoning, and cornstarch.
- Step: Press SAUTE and whisk the cream mixture into the pot until thickened. Stir in 2 tablespoons of parsley and press CANCEL.
- Step: Return the chicken and veggies to the pot to coat with the gravy. Garnish with the remaining parsley and serve.
Notes
Ensure chicken is regular thickness for even cooking. You can substitute chicken thighs, but adjust timing if necessary. Serve with crusty bread if desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 446 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1021 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 124 mg
Keywords: Instant Pot chicken, Ranch chicken, one-pot meal, creamy chicken