Instant pot chicken thighs cream of mushroom soup

Q: Can you use cream in a pressure cooker?

Heavy cream can be used as well in moderation as its high-fat content will not curdle when pressure cooked--but beware, it can still cause a burn notice if not used in with another type of thin liquid such as water or stock.

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Instant Pot Creamy Chicken with Mushrooms - Dump and Go Dinner
Ingredients
Freeze For Later Cooking Day Directions
Make From Frozen Serving Day Directions
Make It Now Cooking Directions
Nutrition Facts
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Can you cook breasts and thighs together in Instant Pot?
Can you substitute chicken breast for thighs in Instant Pot?
Can you use cream in a pressure cooker?
How long does it take to cook chicken in an Instant Pot?

Instant Pot Creamy Chicken with Mushrooms - Dump and Go Dinner

4 Servings

7 Ingredients

12 Comments

Pressure cooked with sliced mushrooms in cream of chicken soup, this chicken freezer meal recipe is quick, easy, and out of this world! Try serving it atop your favorite pasta or alongside some mashed potatoes and steamed peas.

4 Servings

7 Ingredients

12 Comments

Ingredients
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Ingredients

2 pounds quarter Chicken, Boneless Breasts
13 ⅓ ounces Cream of Chicken Soup
⅓ cups slice Mushrooms
½ teaspoons Salt
⅛ teaspoons Black Pepper
⅔ teaspoons Garlic Powder

Serving Day Ingredients

1 cup Water

7 mins

Freeze For Later Cooking Day Directions

Easy Assembly/Dump and Go

These directions help you cook or prepare this meal PRIOR to being frozen for serving later (see Serving Day Directions when you are ready to prepare it to eat).

Why would I want to freeze this?

Divide chicken equally among indicated number of round freezer containers.
Mix soup, mushrooms and seasonings in large bowl. Pour soup mix over chicken.
Seal, label and freeze.

26 mins

Make From Frozen Serving Day Directions

Prog. Pressure Cooker

These directions help you cook or reheat this meal AFTER it's been frozen for when you are ready to eat it.

Prep from frozen
**Depending on your container size/shape and your serving size, you may need to adjust cooking times given as it is based on 4 servings frozen in indicated container.**
Add water and frozen contents lock lid into place and seal steam nozzle.
Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
Let pressure release naturally for 5 minutes then release any remaining pressure.
Remove chicken and change setting to saute to thicken sauce for a few minutes.

29 mins

Make It Now Cooking Directions

These directions are for cooking this recipe to serve immediately and NOT to freeze for later.

**Due to the nature of pressure cooking there is always room for inconsistency. The times given here are based on 4 servings fresh. If you are using more servings you may need to increase your cooking time.**
Add water and chicken to the Instant Pot.
Mix remaining ingredients and pour on top of chicken.
Lock lid into place and seal steam nozzle.
Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
Let pressure release naturally for 5 minutes then release any remaining pressure.
Remove chicken and change setting to saute to thicken sauce for a few minutes.

Nutrition Facts
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Nutrition Facts

Servings Per Recipe4 ServingsServing Sizeabout 9 ounces Amount Per ServingCalories373Total Fat14g Saturated Fat3g Trans Fat0g Cholesterol174mgSodium923mg Total Carbohydrates6g Fiber0g Sugar0g Protein53g WW Freestyle3

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Instant Pot Creamy Mushroom Chicken

Photo by Ghazalle Badiozamani

Prep time 10 minutes
Cook time 35 minutes
Serves 4

Author Notes

Happily for you, I’m not about to suggest using a can of cream of mushroom soup in this (or any other) recipe. But, happily for you, if you like cream of mushroom soup, you won’t miss it after you try this recipe. It’s the taste of comfort for many of us, just healthier than anything that might come out of a can. It’s also an easy recipe. I ask you to put the spinach in with the rest of the ingredients to add more flavor to the dish. The spinach will cook down and blend in with everything else, and you’ll have a vegetable and chicken dish done in one shot.

Test Kitchen Notes

Featured in: 10 Instant Pot Chicken Recipes for Comforting Dinners All Week Long. —The Editors

Test Kitchen-Approved

Ingredients

2 tablespoons salted butter
6 garlic cloves, thickly sliced
1 cup sliced yellow onions
2 cups quartered button mushrooms
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
3 or 4 sprigs fresh thyme, or 1 teaspoon dried
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
4 cups baby spinach
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Directions

Select SAUTÉ on the Instant Pot. When the pot is hot, add the butter. When the butter has melted, add the garlic. Cook, stirring continuously, until garlic is fragrant and slightly softened, about 1 minute (take care not to let it burn).
Add the onions and mushrooms and stir to coat. Add the chicken, thyme, water, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine. Place the spinach on top of the chicken mixture. Select CANCEL.
Secure the lid onthe pot. Close the pressure-release valve. Select MANUAL and set the pot at HIGH pressure for 8 minutes. At the end of the cooking time, allow the pot to sit undisturbed for 10 minutes, then release any remaining pressure.
Transfer the chicken to a serving platter. Cover lightly with aluminum foil to keep warm.
Select SAUTÉ on the Instant Pot. While stirring continuously, slowly add the cream in a steady stream. Cook, stirring, until the mixture starts to thicken, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice. Select CANCEL.
Serve the chicken with the mushroom-spinach mixture.

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Can you cook breasts and thighs together in Instant Pot?

Boneless chicken breasts and thighs cook in the same amount of time—just 10 minutes at high pressure will do it! Just be sure to arrange the meat in a single, even layer in the pot, as it cooks more evenly that way.

Can you substitute chicken breast for thighs in Instant Pot?

Chicken thighs are much more forgiving than breasts. While all cuts of chicken are fair game for the Instant Pot, thighs are the most forgiving. Because chicken breast is so lean, just a couple of extra minutes of cook time turns them from juicy to overcooked and dry.

Can you use cream in a pressure cooker?

Heavy cream can be used as well in moderation as it's high-fat content will not curdle when pressure cooked--but beware, it can still cause a burn notice if not used in with another type of thin liquid such as water or stock.

How long does it take to cook chicken in an Instant Pot?

Pressure cook on high for 8-10 minutes for fresh chicken breast, and 10-12 minutes for frozen chicken (depending on the thickness of the breasts). Cook time stays the same no matter how much chicken you add to the pot; the pot will just take longer to come to pressure.