Instant Pot Chicken in a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce
Packed with flavor, this delicious and creamy sun-dried tomato chicken is the ultimate dump-and-go recipe cooked in the Instant Pot.
Ingredients
 | 3 pounds of chicken (approx. 4-6 large cuts chopped into smaller pieces) |
 | 1/2 cup (6-8 pieces) of sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil |
 | 1 cup of crème fraiche or heavy cream, or you can also use greek yogurt if you wish. |
 | 2 tablespoons of tomato coulis or tomato paste. (You can also use ketchup, if that is what you have on hand.) |
Spices and flavoring ingredients:
 | 1 teaspoon of garlic powder |
 | 1 teaspoon of dried Coriander (cilantro) |
 | 1 teaspoon of dried thyme |
 | 1 cup of chicken liquid stock or chicken cube stock in water |
 | 1 lemon – to cut into quarters and serve along side |
 | Pinch of salt and pepper |
How to make this creamy sun-dried tomato chicken curry in the Instant pot
- Chop the sun-dried tomatoes into small pieces.
- Add the chicken and all remaining ingredients (except the heavy cream and lemon) to the Instant Pot.
- Cook on High Pressure for 14 minutes.
- Allow a natural pressure release for 10 minutes once the timer finishes.
- Stir in the heavy cream.
- Press Sauté and cook for 5 minutes to thicken the sauce.
- Let the creamy chicken and sun-dried tomato sauce rest on Keep Warm for 10 minutes.
- Taste and adjust with salt and pepper if needed.
- Slice the lemon into quarters and serve alongside.
- Serve warm.
For an easy and delicious stew, there is nothing like this creamy sun-dried tomato chicken. Packed with flavor, the sun-dried tomatoes provide a rich, sweet, and slightly tangy flavor that pairs well with the chicken and heavy cream.
And preparing it all in the Instant Pot is quick and easy, making it perfect for those with busy schedules. In 35 minutes or less, you have a wonderfully fragrant stew, without the need for constant monitoring or stirring.
It is the sun-dried tomatoes that give the dish a beautiful reddish-orange color, similar to butter chicken, but with a tart sweetness rather than spice.
It is a hearty and satisfying meal that can goes well with a side of rice or pasta. The rich and savory flavors of the stew are sure to satisfy even the most picky eaters.
Cooking tips
- Chicken thighs and legs are preferable in this chicken stew but boneless chicken is easier to serve, so you can use either.
- You can substitute heavy cream for greek yogurt for a lower fat substitution.
- Be sure to add the cream/yogurt after the Instant pot finishes cooking the chicken, otherwise the creamy chicken will curdle.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 pounds of chicken approx. 4-6 large cuts chopped into smaller pieces
- 1/2 cup of sun-dried tomatoes 6-8 pieces
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 1 cup of chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons of tomato paste or ketchup
Herbs and spices
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of dried coriander
- 1 teaspoon of dried thyme
- 1 lemon to cut into quarters and serve along side
- pinch of salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop the sun-dried tomatoes into small pieces.
- Add the chicken and the rest of the ingredients (except the heavy cream and lemon), and set the Instant Pot to High Pressure for 14 minutes.
- Once the countdown has finished, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes.
- Open the Instant pot and stir in the heavy cream.
- Press the Sauté button again for 5 minutes to let the sauce thicken.
- Let the creamy chicken and sun-dried tomato sauce rest for 10 minutes on the Keep Warm function.
- Taste to add salt and pepper if necessary.
- Slice the lemon into quarters and serve along side while warm.
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Nutrition
Please note: We are not certified nutritionists and these estimates written and produced for entertainment purposes only.