Instant Pot Chicken Stroganoff

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Deliciously rich and comforting, this Instant Pot Chicken Stroganoff is so easy to make with a handful of simple everyday ingredients. A twist on the traditional beef stroganoff but made with chicken, this recipe features tender pieces of chicken, mushrooms, and egg noodles, all coated in a creamy, tangy sauce.

I love a simple but hearty dinner that takes next to no time to throw together. This pressure cooker chicken stroganoff is my go-to for when I need something that the whole family will love without me having to do a ton of work. It's rich, creamy, and comforting which is just what I need now that winter is around the corner.

A plate of instant pot chicken stroganoff with a fork in the plate.

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Why You'll Love This Chicken Stroganoff
Ingredients You'll Need
How To Make Instant Pot Chicken Stroganoff
Tips and Notes
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why You'll Love This Chicken Stroganoff

It's a fast recipe that doesn't involve a lot of effort. All you have to do is layer in the ingredients and then the pressure cooker does the rest of the work. There's not sauteing, deglazing, or babysitting a pot on the stove.
It's so flavourful. I'm obsessed with the creamy tangy sauce that coats everything. Cream cheese really does make everything better.
It uses kitchen staples. Most of these ingredients I already have in the fridge, freezer, or pantry, saving me a trip to the store whenever I'm craving chicken stroganoff.

Ingredients You'll Need

Ingredients needed to make instant pot chicken stroganoff.

chicken thighs — I use boneless, skinless chicken thighs but you can always use chicken breasts.
seasoning — I season the chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
onion — a trick to keep burn notices at bay is layering onions on the bottom of the pot as they release additional liquid as they pressure cook.
egg noodles — a classic for stroganoff!
chicken broth — ideally, use low sodium chicken broth. If you have regular chicken broth, you can decrease the amount of salt added to the chicken.
cremini mushrooms — another classic. However, if you don't have cremini mushrooms, white button mushrooms will work in a pinch.
Dijon mustard — I love the flavour that Dijon mustard adds.
Worcestershire — you're going to want that umami flavour that Worcestershire sauce provides.
cream cheese — get the full fat block of cream cheese, not the spreadable stuff from a tub.
sour cream — again, full fat. Now's not the time to count calories.
parsley — for garnish if you want a pop of colour before serving.

How To Make Instant Pot Chicken Stroganoff

Season the cubed chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
In the instant pot, add the chopped onions in an even layer.

Diced seasoned chicken added to the instant pot.

Then, add the cubed chicken in an even layer. Do not stir.
Next, add the egg noodles on top of the chicken in an even layer. Do not stir.

Sliced mushrooms added to the instant pot.

Instant pot with cooked instant pot chicken stroganoff ingredients.

Then pour the broth over the top of everything and top off with the sliced mushrooms. Do not stir.
Pressure cook for 3 minutes and natural pressure release for 10 minutes before quick releasing.

Cream cheese and sour cream added to instant pot chicken stroganoff.

Overhead view of instant pot chicken stroganoff.

Add the Dijon mustard, Worcestershire, cream cheese, and sour cream to the Instant Pot and stir until everything is well combined.
Garnish with parsley. Serve immediately.

Two plates of instant pot chicken stroganoff.

Tips and Notes

Don't have chicken thighs? Use chicken breasts!
Try to cut the chicken as evenly as possible. You want all of the chicken to cook through at the same time.
Avoid cutting large chunks as you want the chicken to cook through during the pressure cooking time.
This recipe is not tested for frozen chicken. I would highly recommend thawing the chicken fully before using it as the additional liquid from the frozen chicken and the chicken being frozen will change the cook time/potentially make the egg noodles soggy.
Serve this with some air fryer garlic bread or these fluffly milk bread dinner rolls.

A plate of instant pot chicken stroganoff.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is natural pressure release?

Instant Pot natural release is when you allow the Instant Pot to cool down by itself, releasing steam slowly instead of turning the sealing knob to vent.

How do I reheat leftovers?

You can reheat leftover chicken stroganoff in the microwave or on the stovetop. Keep in mind that the noodles will soak up some, if not most, of the sauce overnight.

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