Instant Pot Creamy Sun Dried Tomatoes Chicken

ByRasa Malaysia

4.78 from 9 votes

Published Oct 24, 2018

Updated Dec 09, 2024

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Instant Pot Creamy Sun Dried Tomatoes Chicken - tender, juicy and fall-off-the-bone Instant Pot chicken with sun dried tomatoes cream sauce. Easy dinner that takes only 20 mins!

Instant pot chicken with creamy sun dried tomatoes sauce, ready to be served.

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Instant Pot Chicken

One of easiest things you can use your Instant Pot is cooking chicken, like really tender, moist, juicy, and delicious chicken, such as this Creamy Sun Dried Tomatoes Chicken recipe that takes only 20 minutes. I’ll teach you exactly how to make chicken in an Instant Pot.

This recipe is inspired by my friend Diethood. While you can make this creamy sun-dried tomatoes chicken on the stove top, the Instant Pot version is so much easier and quicker.

All you have to do is saute the chicken thighs in the pot, then add chicken broth, heavy whipping cream, sun dried tomatoes, and dinner will be done in a jiffy.

What’s more, the pressure cooked chicken thighs will be falling off the bones, with the creamiest sun dried tomatoes cream sauce that is absolutely mouthwatering.

This recipe is explosively flavorful; it immediately transports you to Italy.

Close up photo of creamy sun dried tomatoes chicken thighs.

How Do You Make Sun Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

Top down shot of quick and easy instant pot creamy sun dried tomatoes chicken.

It’s so easy to make the sauce. My recipe calls for a few simple ingredients:

  • Sun dried tomatoes. I love the sun dried tomatoes in Whole Foods Market. You can certainly buy the sun dried tomatoes packed in a jar.
  • Heavy whipping cream.
  • Chicken broth
  • Grated Parmesan cheese.
  • Salt and ground black pepper.

See the recipe card for full information on ingredients.

Serving Ideas

Easy homemade Sun dried tomatoes chicken thighs in creamy sauce in a serving ware.

This Italian-inspired chicken is best served as is, or with plain spaghetti. Cook the pasta to al dente and spoon the chicken and sauce over it and you will have a complete meal.

For a lighter dinner, you can just prepare a simple and healthy side dish such as garlic butter sauteed spinach. Scroll down for “Recipe Pairing Ideas” for my recommendations.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories per serving?

This recipe is only 185 calories per serving.

Creamy sun-dried tomatoes chicken thighs.

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Instant Pot Creamy Sun Dried Tomatoes Chicken

By: Bee Yinn Low
Instant Pot Creamy Sun Dried Tomatoes Chicken – tendy, juicy and fall-off-the-bone Instant Pot chicken with sun dried tomatoes cream sauce. Easy dinner that takes only 20 mins!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
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Ingredients  

  • 1 1/2 – 2 lbs (750g – 1kg) chicken thighs
  • salt
  • ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes , with its oil
  • 3 sprigs thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt , or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions 

  • Season both sides of the chicken thighs generously with salt and pepper.
  • Turn on the Sauté mode on the Instant Pot. Once the pot is fully heated, add 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil. Sear the chicken thighs (skin side down first) until both sides are browned. You can also pan-fry the chicken thighs in a regular or non-stick skillet on the stovetop.
  • Spoon out and discard the excess chicken fat from the Instant Pot.
  • Add the remaining olive oil and sauté the garlic briefly. Then, add the chicken broth, heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, thyme, and salt. Cover the pot, select Manual, and set it to high pressure for 10 minutes.
  • When it beeps, turn to Quick Release. Once the valve drops, carefully remove the cover. Switch to Sauté mode, add the grated Parmesan cheese, and cook for 2 minutes to reduce the sauce slightly. Serve immediately

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Notes

This recipe is inspired by Diethood.
I used a 6-quart Instant Pot. You may use chicken breasts and pressure cook for 10 minutes. If you use frozen chicken, increase the time to 15 minutes. The whipping cream didn’t curdle, it’s OK to pressure cook.
If you don’t have an Instant Pot, you can make this on a stove top by following the same recipe. Simmer the chicken on low heat until the chicken thighs are cooked through.
You may also cook this using a slow cooker. Just cook for 4 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 4people, Calories: 559kcal, Carbohydrates: 11g, Protein: 32g, Fat: 44g, Saturated Fat: 15g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g, Monounsaturated Fat: 17g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 202mg, Sodium: 352mg, Potassium: 892mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 6g, Vitamin A: 748IU, Vitamin C: 7mg, Calcium: 79mg, Iron: 3mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Bee is a recipe developer and best-selling cookbook author, sharing easy, quick, and delicious Asian and American recipes since 2006. With a strong following of almost 2 million fans online, her expertise has been featured in major publications, TV and radio programs, and live cooking demos throughout the United States and Asia.

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29 Comments

  1. Carla says:

    Can I double this in my 8 quart instant pot?

    Reply
    1. Bee Yinn Low says:

      Yes.

      Reply
  2. Good says:

    5 stars
    Good

    Reply
  3. Angelica Woolley says:

    What would you serve it with i.e. what starch and veg?

    Reply
    1. Rasa Malaysia says:

      Please check the post on the section: WHAT DISHES TO SERVE WITH THIS RECIPE?

      Reply
  4. Angelica Woolley says:

    Roughly how long does it take to simmer on stove top?

    Reply
    1. Rasa Malaysia says:

      10-15 minutes should be fine.

      Reply
  5. Marsha says:

    Can you freeze this recipie?

    Reply
    1. Rasa Malaysia says:

      Yes, you can!

      Reply
  6. yeh ximin says:

    5 stars

    Reply