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Instant Pot Chicken and Wild Mushroom Fricassee

Name: Instant Pot Chicken and Wild Mushroom Fricassee
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: French-Inspired
Ingredients: 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into large chunks; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 8 oz mixed wild mushrooms (such as cremini, shiitake, oyster), sliced; 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth; ½ cup dry white wine (optional, can substitute extra chicken broth); 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or ½ teaspoon dried thyme); 1 bay leaf; ½ cup coconut cream or dairy-free sour cream substitute; Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

By PanPotPlates Editorial TeamPublished May 10, 2026 | Updated Oct 17, 2026

French-Inspired 70 mins instantpotonepoteasycomfortfoodglutenfreedairyfreetimessaver

Chicken thigh pieces and mixed mushrooms pressure-cooked with thyme and broth, then finished with coconut cream. Estimated timing (not kitchen-tested): preparation 15 minutes; cooking 30 minutes; additional elapsed time 25 minutes; total about 70 minutes. Additional time includes about 15 minutes to reach pressure plus the release and resting stages; your cooker may take longer. Additional time includes the relevant cooling, chilling, soaking, marinating or resting stages. Cooling varies with room temperature and portion size. Times are planning estimates based on the instructions. Follow the stated doneness and temperature checks, and extend cooking or cooling as needed.

Prep 15 min

Cook 30 min

Total 70 min

Servings 4

Difficulty easy

Cuisine French-Inspired

Ingredients

Servings 4

1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into large chunks
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
8 oz mixed wild mushrooms (such as cremini, shiitake, oyster), sliced
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
½ cup dry white wine (optional, can substitute extra chicken broth)
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or ½ teaspoon dried thyme)
1 bay leaf
½ cup coconut cream or dairy-free sour cream substitute
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Ingredients for Instant Pot Chicken and Wild Mushroom Fricassee

Instructions

Set the Instant Pot to 'Sauté' mode and heat olive oil.
Add the chopped onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 3 minutes.
Add minced garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the sliced wild mushrooms and cook until they release moisture and start to brown, about 4–5 minutes.
Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper, then add them to the pot. Brown the chicken for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Pour in the 1/2 cup white wine, or 1/2 cup extra broth when omitting wine, and scrape up browned bits.
Add chicken broth, fresh thyme, and bay leaf. Stir to combine.
Close the Instant Pot lid and set valve to 'Sealing'. Cook on 'Pressure Cook' or 'Manual' high pressure for 10 minutes.
When cooking time is complete, allow natural pressure release for 5 minutes, then carefully perform a quick release.
Open the lid and remove the bay leaf. Check chicken pieces reach 165 F (74 C); continue cooking if needed.
Stir in the coconut cream or dairy-free sour cream substitute to create a smooth, creamy sauce. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
Switch Instant Pot back to 'Sauté' mode and cook for another 2–3 minutes to thicken sauce slightly, stirring frequently.
Turn off the Instant Pot. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Serve hot with rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty gluten-free bread.

Instant Pot Chicken and Wild Mushroom Fricassee cooking in the recommended pan or pot

Tips

Pan Or Pot Required

This recipe is designed specifically for the Instant Pot , making it an ideal instantpot , onepot , and timesaver meal.

Cookware Size Guidance

Use a standard 6-quart Instant Pot for this Chicken and Wild Mushroom Fricassee, perfect for serving 4 people.

Cookware Swap Guidance

While this recipe shines as an Instant Pot one-pot meal, you can adapt it if you don’t own one, staying true to the PanPotPlates style of easy, comforting cooking.

Leftovers Quality

Reheat gently and add a splash of liquid when needed to keep the texture moist and tender.

Timing note

Preparation, sauteing, pressure build-up, 10 minutes pressure cooking, 5 minutes natural release, remaining release and final simmer all add to elapsed time.

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