A fervent believer in giving folks what they ask for, I recently polled my readers for the next dish they wanted me to make. The winner was chicken and I felt it only fitting to finally put one of my favorite recipes that in my Lighter (blue) book on the blog. In fact, it’s called Jeffrey’s Favorite Chicken for a reason and seeing how it’s tender cutlets in a light, yet rich and hearty lemon-wine sauce loaded with mushrooms, spinach, artichokes and sun-dried tomatoes, can you blame me? It can also easily be keto, paleo, gluten-free and dairy-free (see Jeff’s Tips).
Dredging The Chicken
Searing The Chicken
Sautéing
Pressure Cooking
Finishing Touches
The Taste Test
Instant Pot Jeffrey's Favorite Chicken
A fervent believer in giving folks what they ask for, I recently polled my readers for the next dish they wanted me to make. The winner was chicken and I felt it only fitting to finally put one of my favorite recipes that in my Lighter (blue) book on the blog. In fact, it's called Jeffrey's Favorite Chicken for a reason and seeing how it's tender cutlets in a light, yet rich and hearty lemon-wine sauce loaded with mushrooms, spinach, artichokes and sun-dried tomatoes, can you blame me? It can also easily be keto, paleo, gluten-free and dairy-free (see Jeff's Tips).
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 - 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken cutlets (breasts sliced into 1/4-inch thick fillets)
- 1/4 cup of one of the following: all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, coconut flour, or quinoa flour (with a few pinches garlic powder, peppers and salt mixed in with a fork)
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons ghee or 1 tablespoon salted butter, divided (see Jeff's Tips)
- 2 large shallots, diced
- 8 ounces baby bella or white mushrooms, sliced
- 6 cloves (2 tablespoons) garlic, minced or pressed
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (like a sauvignon blanc) or additional broth
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 5-8 ounces baby spinach
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 1 tablespoon cold water
- 1/4 cup any milk of your choice (or an unsweetened nondairy milk such as almond, oat or soy)
- 1 (10-ounce) jar sun-dried tomatoes, drained and roughly chopped
- 1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
Instructions
- Dredge the chicken cutlets in the flour mixture so they're lightly coated and set aside on a plate.
- Add the olive oil and half the butter/ghee, hit Sauté and Adjust to the More or High setting. After 3 minutes of heating, add the chicken to the pot in batches and sear on each side for about 45-60 seconds, until just ever so lightly browned. Use tongs to remove and rest the seared on a plate.
- Add the remaining half of butter/ghee. (NOTE: If the olive oil is totally gone from searing the chicken, you can add 1 additional tablespoon). Once the butter's melted, add the shallots and mushrooms and sauté for 2 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute longer.
- Add the wine (or additional 1/2 cup of broth) and lemon juice and simmer for 2 minutes, scraping the bottom of the pot to loosen any browned bits so it's nice and smooth.
- Add the broth, Italian seasoning, seasoned salt and stir. Return the seared chicken to the pot and top with the spinach (if it seems piled high, don't worry. It cooks down to nothing).
- Secure the lid, movie the valve to the sealing position, and hit Cancel followed by Pressure Cook or Manual at High Pressure for 5 minutes. Quick release when done. Using tongs, transfer the chicken to a serving dish.
- Mix together the cornstarch and water to form a slurry.
- Hit Cancel followed by Sauté and Adjust to the More or High setting. Stir in the slurry and it will thicken the sauce immediately. Sit in the milk, sun-dried tomatoes and artichokes. Hit Cancel to turn the pot off.
- Ladle the sauce over the chicken and serve!
Jeffrey's Tips
To keep this dairy-free, use a nondairy milk and simply omit the butter or use margarine or a plant-based one.
To keep this gluten-free, use coconut or quinoa flour when dredging the chicken.
To keep this paleo, use ghee for the butter (since it's clarified and has no milk solids). To keep it keto AND paleo, use coconut flour when dredging the chicken as it's compliant for both lifestyles. Furthermore, you can skip the cornstarch slurry if that's not something you'll permit (although 1 tablespoons dispersed amongst 6 servings is hardly a dent).
Debbie
Your recipes are soo tasty and easy! So much flavor and you’re easy to follow!
Jeffrey
Thank you!
Carol
Can I substitute thighs for breasts?
Jeffrey
Sure can! Same time.
Kirsten Butler
Made this last night and it was Delicious!! And your so right, I wanted to drink the sauce!