Instant Pot Creamy Dijon Chicken
on Mar 10, 2020, Updated Aug 14, 2025
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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.
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What Makes This Recipe Great
Craving a comforting and flavorful meal without spending hours in the kitchen? This Instant Pot Creamy Dijon Chicken recipe is the perfect solution! It’s incredibly easy to make, packed with flavor, and ready in a fraction of the time compared to stovetop cooking. Created with dijon mustard, coconut aminos and garlic this recipe bring loads of flavor and can be made in the instant pot or slow cooker.
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
- 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.
Pro Tip
- Spice it Up: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce for some heat.
Frequently Asked Question
Is there any way to add veggies to this?
- Yes, include vegetables like carrots, mushrooms, or broccoli for a more complete meal. You can add during the end of the pressure cook or cook separately and mix in at the end of cooking.
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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
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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how can I do this without an instant pot?
This was so easy and delicious! I topped mine with mushrooms! I will definitely be saving this recipe for the future. Thank you!
Great idea!!
If I do this in the slow cooker then can I just add all the ingredients in and put on low for 6-8 hours?
Thanks!!
Just added those directions!!
Oh my word! This was absolutely delicious. Such a fast and easy recipe!
Awesome!!
So simple and delish! I added spinach at the end and it was great
Good idea!
Made this tonight for dinner. So easy to come together and delicious! Made a bit extra and can’t wait for leftovers. Thank you!
So great!!
This was delicious and easy! Thanks, Kelsey!
Always the goal! 🙂
Delicious! Left onion and parsley out bc I didn’t have it, but followed it other than that. It was soooo good! Ate it over mashed potatoes with garlic green beans.
This sounds so yummy. I’m for sure going to make it. Thanks!
Sounds delish!! Can I use frozen chicken? If so, what would be your suggested cook time?
I haven’t tried that yet but it should work! I’ll update you when I try.
I used frozen chicken tonight – and just upped the cooking time to 20 minutes! It was perfect!
Great!!
Love this recipe!
So yummy!!! Like
a spring version of a comforting thanksgiving meal. Super easy to make too. Will be putting this in our rotation FOR SURE. Thanks for all your wonderful content, Kelsey! (And good luck with the plumbing issues. Hopefully this review helps if you need to remodel the kitchen )
Thank you!!!