Tantalize your taste buds with tender chicken breasts smothered in a luxurious mushroom cream sauce, made even more delightful with parmesan and a touch of cayenne. Cooked effortlessly in an Instant Pot, you can enjoy this indulgent dish in a matter of minutes.
Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
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Set your Instant Pot to Sauté mode. Once heated, add the olive oil and allow it to heat up.
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Add the sliced cremini mushrooms to the pot and sauté until they release their juices and become golden brown.
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Stir in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
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Switch off the Sauté mode. Add 1/2 cup water, heavy cream, and cayenne pepper to the pot. Stir everything together, making sure the mushrooms and seasonings are evenly distributed.
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Place the seasoned chicken on top of the mushroom mixture, ensuring the chicken is submerged in the liquid.
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Secure the lid of the Instant Pot, setting to Sealing mode. Cook on high pressure for 8 minutes. Allow the pressure to naturally release for 5 minutes, then manually release the residual pressure.
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Open the pot and remove the chicken, setting it aside to rest.
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Switch your Instant Pot back to Sauté mode. Stir in the corn starch and water mixture, followed by the parmesan cheese, stirring continually until the sauce thickens into a savory gravy.
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Turn off the Instant Pot and allow the sauce to cool slightly as it will continue to thicken.
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Taste the gravy and adjust the salt and pepper if necessary.
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Spoon the creamy mushroom gravy over the chicken breasts.
GARNISH
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Sprinkle each chicken breast with the chopped fresh parsley before serving.