This simple Italian Chicken, made in the Instant Pot, is a simple and delicious dinner that your family will love. With dinner so simple to make, you will want to make Italian Chicken all the time.
Add the olive oil to Instant Pot and select the Sauté function. Set to high and once the display reads “hot,” add red onion and Portobello mushrooms. Cook, stirring frequently until onions soften and mushrooms start to release their liquid, approximately 5-6 minutes. Transfer veggies to a bowl and set aside.
Season chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides. Working in batches, if necessary, add chicken to the Instant Pot without overcrowding. Brown on both sides, approximately 2-3 minutes per side.
Remove browned chicken from unit and repeat the process with remaining chicken breasts.
Return mushrooms and onions to Instant Pot and add chicken broth, garlic powder, thyme, and rosemary. Stir to combine.
Place the metal trivet that comes with the Instant Pot® into the cooking container. Place chicken breasts on top of the trivet and cover. Lock the lid and set the pressure valve to “Sealing.” Press the “Manual” button and adjust setting to “high.” Set cook time to 10 minutes.
When cook time is finished, allow pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, and then do a quick release for any remaining pressure. Turn the unit off and remove lid. Transfer chicken to a serving platter and rest for 5 minutes.
Once the Italian chicken is cooked, serve immediately with some of the mushroom sauce spooned over each chicken breast. Enjoy!