Instant Pot Chicken Marsala is an easy dinner made with tender chicken breasts, mushrooms, and a rich Marsala wine sauce. The Instant Pot makes this classic Italian-inspired dish simple to prepare with plenty of savory flavor.
I enjoy making Chicken Marsala when I’m craving something a little special without spending hours in the kitchen. The mushrooms and flavorful sauce make this one of my favorite ways to cook chicken in the Instant Pot.
Why I Love This Recipe
About the Ingredients ⭐
- Chicken Breasts: Use 2 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken breasts.
- Garlic: Adds flavor to the Marsala sauce.
- Mushrooms: Give the sauce its rich, savory flavor.
- Marsala Wine: Creates the signature flavor of Chicken Marsala.
- Chicken Broth: Adds liquid and flavor for pressure cooking.
- Flour: Coats the chicken and helps thicken the sauce.
- Butter and Olive Oil: Used to brown the chicken and add richness.
Be sure to check out the full recipe and ingredient list below
How to Make Instant Pot Chicken Marsala
Prepare the Chicken: Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally to create thinner pieces. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
Coat the Chicken: Dredge each piece in flour, shaking off any excess.
Heat the Instant Pot: Set the Instant Pot to Sauté. Add the olive oil, butter, and minced garlic.
Brown the Chicken: Add the chicken and cook for 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown. Work in batches if needed.
Add the Sauce Ingredients: Pour in the Marsala wine and chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pot to release any browned bits. Add the mushrooms.
Pressure Cook: Secure the lid and cook on Manual High Pressure for 10 minutes.
Release the Pressure: Carefully perform a quick pressure release.
Thicken the Sauce (Optional): Remove the chicken and switch to Sauté. Mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon cold water. Once the sauce begins to simmer, stir in the slurry and cook until thickened.
Serve: Serve the Chicken Marsala over your favorite pasta.
Tips I Found Helpful 🩵
- Slice the chicken breasts evenly so they cook at the same rate.
- Brown the chicken in batches to avoid overcrowding the Instant Pot.
- Scrape the bottom of the pot after adding the wine and broth to prevent a burn warning.
- Use a cornstarch slurry if you prefer a thicker Marsala sauce.
How to Store Leftovers 🩵
Store leftover Instant Pot Chicken Marsala in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days.
Reheat gently in a skillet over medium-low heat with a splash of chicken broth to keep the chicken moist. You can also microwave individual portions until heated through.
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Instant Pot Chicken Marsala
Instant Pot Chicken Marsala is made with tender chicken breasts, mushrooms, and a rich Marsala wine sauce for an easy, flavorful dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 16 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup Marsala wine
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally to create thinner pieces. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Dredge each piece of chicken in flour, shaking off the excess.
- Set the Instant Pot to Sauté. Add the olive oil, butter, and minced garlic.
- Add the chicken and brown for 2–3 minutes per side, working in batches if needed.
- Pour in the Marsala wine and chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pot to loosen any browned bits. Add the sliced mushrooms.
- Secure the lid and cook on Manual High Pressure for 10 minutes.
- Carefully perform a quick pressure release. Check that the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165°F.
- For a thicker sauce, remove the chicken and set the Instant Pot to Sauté. Stir in a cornstarch slurry and simmer until thickened.
- Serve over your favorite pasta.
Notes
For a thicker Marsala sauce, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon cold water. Stir into the simmering sauce until thickened. Brown the chicken in batches and scrape the bottom of the pot well before pressure cooking.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 445Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 138mgSodium: 552mgCarbohydrates: 23gFiber: 2gSugar: 3gProtein: 51g
This sounds great! What do you do with the leftover wine? How long do you think it would keep in the refrigerator make the chicken Marsala again?
Marsala wine from a liquor store, not one that’s labeled cooking wine, (very high sodium!), is a fortified wine. This means that it has been aged with high alcohol amounts or with another liquor, brandy, for example. Due to its fortification, real marsala wine that’s been opened can last up to six months if refrigerated. Cupboard or cabinet stored opened marsala may last for 4 months, maybe more. If over 4 months, taste it-vinegary, toss it; bubbles when poured-toss it; tastes okay-use it.
I made this, and it smelled heavenly, and the chicken is mostly delicious… but it was REALLY boozy, in a not good way. Other recipes online say the alcohol doesn’t cook off in a pressure cooker, which is what this tastes like. I am using the saute function now to try to mellow it.
@Super, when cooking with wine I’m the instant pot I’ve learned you must use a good wine, one that you’d drink. Cheap and store-shelf cooking wines I’ve found turns a dish sour. Using a good, drink-able wine, I’ve never had a dish smell of alcohol.
The alcohol will vaporize before water does. Thus the steam in the pot will hold the alcohol. If you use a natural pressure release it will just condense back to the food. However if you do a quick release the alcohol will be in the vented steam. Saute will also vent the alcohol but don’t use the glass lid.
Received a Foodi for Christmas. My children are bound &determined to bring me into the 21st century. Had absolutely no idea what to do with it. Your recipe is simple clear & delicious. Thank you.
I need to make this double batch.. would I just double ingredients?
Yes same times
This is one of my favorite recipes and have made it a number of times. Thanks for taking the time to post.