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Instant Pot French Onion Chicken

Are you looking for a delicious and easy weeknight meal? Look no further than this instant pot french onion chicken. With simple ingredients, you can have a tasty and hearty meal on the table in no time. Plus, the instant pot makes this dish quick and easy to prepare.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword Instant Pot
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 247kcal
Author Wendy Polisi

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 yellow onions sliced
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • ½ cup beef broth
  • ½ tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 slices Swiss cheese
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions

  • Turn your Instant Pot to a high saute.
  • When it says HOT, add the butter.
  • Once the butter melts, add the onion.
  • Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the broth, and scrape up any bits on the bottom of the Instant Pot.
  • Hit cancel.
  • Add the balsamic vinegar and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Season the chicken with garlic powder, onion, salt, and pepper.
  • Arrange the chicken on top of the onions as close to a single layer as possible.
  • Set the Instant Pot to manual high pressure and the time to 8 minutes.
  • Add the lid and set it to sealing.
  • When the time is up, allow the pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes, and then do a quick release.
  • Preheat the broiler.
  • Use tongs to transfer the chicken to a baking sheet. Use a slotted spoon to remove the onions from the Instant Pot and arrange them on top of the chicken.
  • Top with the cheese.
  • Broil until the cheese melts, about 3 minutes.
  • While the cheese is melting, whisk together the cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water and stir into the instant pot. Set the pot to saute and cook for a few minutes until the sauce thickens.
  • Serve the chicken with the sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 830mg | Potassium: 515mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 264IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 172mg | Iron: 1mg