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Instant Pot Creamy Dijon Chicken

By Kelsey

4.99 from 58 votes

on Mar 10, 2020, Updated Jan 14, 2025

Tender, juicy chicken smothered in a creamy Dijon mustard sauce. This Instant Pot recipe is a quick and flavorful weeknight meal the whole family will love.

Ingredient List

• Chicken Stock– Veggie stock can also be used
• Coconut Milk– feel free to use cows milk as well
• Dijon Mustard
• Dried Thyme
• Oil– any oil can be used
• Onion
• Garlic– yes I use jared garlic and its amazing
• Coconut Aminos– this can be found in the Asian food section
• Chicken Breast– thighs can be used as well
• Arrowroot Powder– cornstarch or tapioca powder can be used
• Fresh Parsley
• Salt & Pepper

Step By Step

1. In a small bowl combine chicken stock, coconut milk, dijon mustard, dried thyme and salt.
2. Place your instant pot on saute and once it is hot add in oil and onion and cook, stirring occasionally for 1 minute.  Then add in garlic and cook for another 30 seconds. Add in coconut aminos and stir to combine, then turn the instant pot off.
3. To the instant pot, add chicken and coconut milk mixture.  Put the lid on, make sure it is in the sealing position, then turn the instant pot on manual high pressure for 15 minutes.
4. Once the time is up, turn the knob on top to venting and let the pressure release.
5. Open it up and use tongs to remove the chicken to a plate or cutting board and shred it.
6. Turn the instant pot to saute and wait until the sauce begins to boil. Pour in the arrowroot mixture and whisk quickly to thicken the sauce.  Once the sauce is thickened, turn off the instant pot and add back in the shredded chicken and the parsley. Stir to combine and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Pro Tip

• Spice it Up: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce for some heat.

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4.99 from 58 votes

Instant Pot Creamy Dijon Chicken

By: Kelsey

Servings: 0

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Ingredients 

• ▢ ½ cup chicken stock
• ▢ ½ cup coconut milk
• ▢ 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
• ▢ 1 tsp dried thyme
• ▢ ½ tsp salt
• ▢ 1 tbsp oil
• ▢ 1 cup chopped onion
• ▢ 1 tsp minced garlic
• ▢ 2 tsp coconut aminos
• ▢ 1.5 lb chicken breasts
• ▢ 1 tbsp arrowroot powder + 1 tbsp water
• ▢ 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• ▢ Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions 

Instant Pot:

• In a small bowl combine chicken stock, coconut milk, dijon mustard, dried thyme and salt.
• Place your instant pot on saute and once it is hot add in oil and onion and cook, stirring occasionally for 1 minute.  Then add in garlic and cook for another 30 seconds. Add in coconut aminos and stir to combine, then turn the instant pot off.
• To the instant pot, add chicken and coconut milk mixture.  Put the lid on, make sure it is in the sealing position, then turn the instant pot on manual high pressure for 15 minutes.
• Once the time is up, turn the knob on top to venting and let the pressure release.
• Open it up and use tongs to remove the chicken to a plate or cutting board and shred it.
• Turn the instant pot to saute and wait until the sauce begins to boil. Pour in the arrowroot mixture and whisk quickly to thicken the sauce.  Once the sauce is thickened, turn off the instant pot and add back in the shredded chicken and the parsley. Stir to combine and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Slow Cooker:

• In a small bowl combine chicken stock, coconut milk, dijon mustard, dried thyme and salt.
• Place a pan over medium heat once it is hot add in oil and onion and cook, stirring occasionally for 1 minute.  Then add in garlic and cook for another 30 seconds. Add in coconut aminos and stir to combine then add into your slow cooker.
• To the slow cooker, add chicken and coconut milk mixture.  Put the lid on, and cook on low for 4-6 hours.
• Open it up and use tongs to remove the chicken to a plate or cutting board and shred it.
• Pour the sauce in a saucepan and place over medium high heat and bring it to a boil. Pour in the arrowroot & water mixture and whisk quickly to thicken the sauce.  Once the sauce is thickened, turn off the heat and add back in the shredded chicken and the parsley. Stir to combine and season with salt and pepper to taste.

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