The Original Marry Me Chicken Pressure Cooker Recipe
A flavorful and creamy pressure cooker chicken recipe packed with garlic, thyme, and sun-dried tomatoes—ready in under an hour for a satisfying dinner!
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl Large
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil divided
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 garlic cloves finely chopped
- 1 Tbsp. fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
- ¾ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes finely chopped
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese finely grated
- Torn fresh basil for serving
Instructions
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Add chicken to the skillet and sear without moving, 6–8 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Add remaining tablespoon of olive oil to skillet. Stir in garlic, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth; scrape up browned bits from bottom of pan. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low. Stir in heavy cream and simmer for 5 minutes as sauce thickens.
- Return chicken to skillet and spoon sauce over the top. Simmer for another 5 minutes so flavors meld.
- Taste sauce, sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top, and stir gently. Garnish with torn fresh basil before serving.
Notes
For best results, serve immediately. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.