Imagine transforming an ordinary weeknight dinner into a gourmet French-inspired feast without spending hours in the kitchen. This Instant Pot Champagne Chicken is your secret weapon to creating a restaurant-quality meal in just 35 minutes! With tender, golden-brown chicken thighs bathed in a luxurious champagne sauce and perfectly sautéed mushrooms, this recipe promises to elevate your culinary skills and impress even the most discerning dinner guests.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: French
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 cup champagne
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken thighs by patting them dry with paper towels and seasoning generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Set the Instant Pot to Sauté mode and add olive oil. Once hot, brown the chicken thighs for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden. Remove chicken and set aside on a plate.
- In the same Instant Pot, sauté chopped onions and minced garlic for 2 minutes until fragrant and slightly translucent.
- Add sliced mushrooms and cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Pour in champagne and chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pot to release any browned bits for additional flavor.
- Return the browned chicken thighs to the Instant Pot, nestling them into the liquid.
- Close the Instant Pot lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 15 minutes.
- Once cooking is complete, allow a natural pressure release for 5 minutes, then do a quick release for any remaining pressure.
- Remove chicken thighs and reduce sauce on Sauté mode for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Plate the chicken and spoon the champagne sauce and mushrooms over the top. Serve hot.
Tips
- Pat the chicken thighs completely dry before seasoning to ensure a beautiful golden-brown sear.
- Use a dry champagne for the best flavor profile - avoid sweet sparkling wines.
- Don't skip browning the chicken; it adds crucial depth and color to the final dish.
- Allow the natural pressure release for 5 minutes to keep the chicken incredibly tender.
- If the sauce is too thin after cooking, let it reduce on sauté mode to achieve the perfect consistency.
- For an extra touch of elegance, garnish with fresh chopped parsley or thyme before serving.
- Pair with creamy mashed potatoes or crusty bread to soak up the delicious champagne sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 320kcal
Carbohydrates: 5g
Protein: 28g
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 140mg
