Instant Pot Recipe Chicken with Cider and Apples

Chicken with Cider and Apples, an Instant Pot Recipe!

I have owned an Instant Pot for probably 2 years, maybe longer.  And I can count on one hand how many time I have used it!  I am sure there are many people who can relate to this!  It seems to be a fabulous product, but is definitely a little scary!  So I have made it my mission this fall to start utilizing this piece of “equipment” that I see so many delicious recipes for! With that said, this chicken with cider and apples recipe is absolutely fabulous!  With my friends over at Williams-Sonoma, at the Park Meadows Mall, I am discovering so many new and exciting ways to use my Instant Pot!  And quite frankly, I am loving it!

The Journey

Part of my journey with Colorado Kelly is to provide quality information and great resources.  I have found a fantastic resource in my local Williams-Sonoma store.  They have fabulous cooking classes, knowledgeable sales people and some amazing products!  When I decided to learn more on how to use my Instant Pot correctly, safely and efficiently that is where I went!  Alise is a great instructor and cook!  She gives fabulous tips on what to do and how to do it!  I cannot say enough about her classes!  And you can go to classes at your local store too!  Just look them up on line!  **Please note that with Covid-19 they are not offering classes at this time.  As soon as I hear they are up ad running again, I will be sure to let you know!

So for September, we did a recipe from the Healthy Instant Pot recipe book by Alexis Mersel.  You can pre-order this book through Amazon HERE!  The chicken with cider and apples recipe is delicious!  And it has over 70 fast, fresh and easy recipes to choose from!

But as with all my recipes, when I made it at home, I modified it to my family’s liking.  Either way, this was a wonderful fall meal and easy to make!  Who knew mashed potatoes could be done so quickly?  I know I didn’t!

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Chicken with Cider and Apples

This is a fabulous cold weather dinner! With chicken apples AND mash potatoes, how can you go wrong!

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs Boneless Chicken Breast *original recipe called for using 2.5 lbs bone-in chicken thighs
• 1 tbsp Grapeseed Oil, infused with Garlic *using regular olive oil is good too!
• 3 Shallots, sliced
• 2 tbsp Minced Garlic
• 1 cup Apple Sauce *original recipe called for 1 cup apple cider, I wanted my sauce a little thicker!
• 1 cup Chicken Stock *original recipe called for 1/2 cup of stock if you use the cider.
• 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
• 2 Granny Smith Apples, peeled, cored and sliced
• 3 tbsp Pampered Chef's Rosemary Spice Mixture *original recipe has 1 sprig of fresh rosemary
• 1/2 tbsp Unsalted Butter
• 8-10 Yukon Gold Potatoes
• 2 cups Water
• Salt/Pepper to Taste
• 3 tbsp Unsalted Butter
• 3 tbsp Minced Fresh Chives
• 1/2 cup Sour Cream
• 1/2 cup Cream Cheese

Instructions

• Place potatoes in the Instant Pot, with the largest on the bottom. Add water and season with salt. Lock lid in place and cook on high pressure for 15 minutes. Quick release the pressure through the valve. Set aside when done. *place in a metal colander over boiling water to keep warm!
• Now that the potatoes are cooked, we can start working on the chicken!
• Select saute on the Instant Pot and heat oil. While oil is heating up, trim and rinse your chicken breast. Generously season with rosemary seasoning mix and salt/pepper. Once oil is heated up add chicken and cook on each side until slightly browned, or will easily pull up from pan. About 1-2 minutes each side. Transfer to a plate when done. Add shallots and minced garlic, stirring constantly. 2-3 minutes. Add apple sauce (or cider), chicken stock and vinegar. Stir to combine. PRESS THE CANCEL BUTTON TO RESET THE PROGRAM.
• Return the chicken to the pot. Add half the apple slices and add any remaining rosemary seasoning. Lock the lid in place and turn the valve to SEALING. Press the pressure cooker button and set the cook time for 5-10 minutes on high pressure. *if you have thinner chicken breast set for 5 minutes to cook, thick cook for 10 minutes.
• While chicken is cooking, use either a ricer or a mixer to mash your potatoes. Add sour cream, butter, chives, cream cheese and, salt/pepper to taste. Mix until well combine. I prefer to use a ricer as I don't like lumps! Then hand mix the rest of the ingredients in. However, using a mixer is also easy to do! Cover to keep warm!
• Quick release the steam if you are using boneless chicken breast. Do this by turning the valve to venting and use a tong or wooden spoon to lift it to release the steam safely.
• Carefully remove the lid and use tongs to transfer the chicken to a plate. PRESS THE CANCEL button to reset the program. Press saute and add the butter and remaining apples and cook until the sauce is slightly reduced, about 3 minutes. The sauce will continue to thicken as it cools. Return chicken to the pot and stir to coat. Serve over mashed potatoes and enjoy!

Additional Instant Pot Tricks and Tips!

• Unless your recipe instructs otherwise, always have a t least 1 cup of liquid when cooking under pressure. Any less will not generate enough steam.
• Never fill pot more than two-thirds full to allow enough room for steam to build.  Or more than half for rice or beans to give them room to expand.
• Cook times start when pot reaches full pressure, not from the moment at which the program button was pressed.  So be sure to account for that time when deciding when to start your meal preparations!
• When switching between cooking programs, always press the CANCEL button before selecting a new function.
• Before using the saute function, let the Instant Pot get hot, which will take about 5 minutes.  But don’t put the lid on while it’s heating or at any time during the saute function.

I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we did!  It was a fun and easy meal to make!  And with the cooler air coming, it is perfect!

Furthermore, here are some of the products I use and love for all my cooking needs!

Looking for an Instant Pot?  Buy one here from Amazon!

Lenox’s Butterfly Meadows dishes are beautiful and versatile for everyday use!

These glass mixing bowls are fabulous!  And there are a set of six 1 cup prep bowls too!

If you are looking for a wonderful Rosemary Seasoning mix, check out the Pampered Chef mixes!  This is what I use all the time and love it!  CLICK HERE to purchase!

Another must have accessory is a set of ring seals!  Have separate rings to cook savory vs sweet things in your Instant Pot!  I use the red ring for savory and blue for sweet!  Purchase HERE from Amazon!

More importantly, thank you for spending your time here at Colorado Kelly!  I love having you here and appreciate everyone that comes to visit and look forward to having you come back soon!

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