Instant Pot Chicken Marsala

Name: Instant Pot Chicken Marsala
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided); 2 chicken breast (sliced in half into thick cutlets (or 4 chicken cutletts)); 1/2 cup all purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 shallot (thinly sliced); 3 cloves garlic (minced); 1 12 oz. package sliced baby bella mushrooms; 1 cup Marsala wine; 6 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 2 tablespoons water; 1 teaspoon freeze dried parsley

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Simplify dinner time with this easy Instant Pot Chicken Marsala recipe done from start to finish in 40 minutes. This chicken dinner is chocked full of mushrooms, shallots, and garlic in a rich Marsala wine sauce. All cooked inside the Instant Pot meaning little clean-up!

Instant Pot Chicken Marsala collage of entree plated and on platter with title text.

Chicken Marsala is one of our favorite Italian dishes to enjoy at home! Even better, it’s made fast using the instant pot. I probably make this savory Italian dish at least once a month.

In this post you will learn how to cook Chicken Marsala at home using your Instant Pot.

Ingredients
Directions
FAQS
Tips & Tricks
Side Dish Recipes

Ingredients

open package of chicken, bunch of parsley, garlic, sliced mushrooms, and shallot on countertop.

Here is a list of ingredients that you will need to make my recipe for chicken marsala in the Instant Pot.

Olive Oil
Chicken Breast Cutlets
All-Purpose Flour
Black Pepper
Garlic Powder
Salt
Shallot – if you don’t have these you can substitute for onions!
Garlic – fresh garlic is best but you can use garlic in water (which is found in the produce area of the grocery store).
Baby Bella Mushrooms – I like to buy pre-sliced to save me time in the kitchen!
Marsala Wine
Thyme
Cornstarch
Water
Fresh Parsley

Directions

Breaded chicken cutlets in tin baking pan with fork and breading flower.

First you will need to either slice chicken breast in half or make life easier and purchase a packet of chicken cutlets. Lightly coat the cutlets in a flour mixture.

3 Chicken cutlets cooking in the Instant Pot covered in flower with thin liquid layer bubbling at bottom.

Then lightly sear on both sides until golden in color.

5 Browned chicken cutlets on a white plate with metal tongs.

Remove the cutlets from the Instant Pot.

Top view of Mushrooms and shallots simmering in the Instant Pot.

Then, add in the shallot, sliced mushrooms, and garlic and saute until golden in color. Add in the Marsala wine and stir.

Top view of browned chicken cutlets in the Instant Pot toped with sprigs of fresh thyme.

Place the cutlets back in the Instant Pot along with a bundle of fresh thyme. Close the lid making sure the valve is set to “sealing”. Turn off the Instant Pot then turn back on for 5 minutes on “MANUAL” mode.

Cooked chicken cutlets for Chicken Marsala in the Instant Pot with mushrooms and thyme.

Once the chicken is done cooking let rest for 10 minutes and then carefully force the remaining pressure out. Remove the chicken from the pan.

Top view of Marsala mushroom sauce in the Instant Pot with steam.

Turn the Instant Pot on to “SAUTE” mode. Let the mushrooms come to a boil. While it starts to warm, mix the cornstarch and water together. Using a silicone spatula begin to mix in the cornstarch slurry into the mushroom gravy. Mix until it begins to thicken. Turn the Instant Pot OFF.

rectangular platter with chicken smothered in brown mushrooms sauce and garnished with parsley.

Add the chicken back to the pot and let sit for 2-3 minutes or until ready to serve dinner.

Top view of Chicken Marsala with fettuccine Alfredo on a round plate next to fork.

FAQS

What kind of chicken works best?

Buy chicken cutlets when you grocery shop. This will save you time from needing to slice the chicken breast in half.

What kind of mushrooms work best in this recipe?

I always buy sliced baby bella mushrooms when available and the price is right. This will also cut down on time in the kitchen.

What does Chicken Marsala taste like?

Chicken Marsala is a savory yet sweet main dish found in Sicily, Italy. Marsala wine is actually made in this region of Italy. Hence why it’s such a popular Italian recipe. The umami of the mushrooms compliments the sweet Marsala wine.

Tips & Tricks

Some tips I want to share if this is your first time making pressure cooker chicken marsala.

Remember, whenever making a meal in the Instant Pot it will take time to come to pressure. This means if the recipe reads “manual pressure” for 5 minutes. It will take the Instant Pot about 5 minutes to come to pressure before the
If you are serving pasta, while the chicken is in the Instant Pot you’ll want to start your pasta. This will result in timing out your meal to all be done around the same time.

Side Dish Recipes

Rectangular platter of chicken covered in brown sauce with mushrooms and parsley garnish.

Here are a few side dish I recommend you can serve with this savory Italian easy instant pot chicken marsala recipe.

If you love cooking with your Instant Pot and love this classic Italian dish of Chicken Marsala you’ll love this quick and easy recipe.

If you make this chicken marsala in the Instant Pot, I would be honored and love for you to take the time to leave a star rating and comment! I spend hours developing and testing these recipes, and always love to hear feedback and user experience!

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