Instant Pot Chicken Osso Buco

Name: Instant Pot Chicken Osso Buco
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds bone-in, skin on chicken thighs; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/3 cup flour; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 yellow onion (diced); 2 carrots (peeled and diced); 2 celery stalks (diced); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 garlic cloves (minced); 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 cup dry white wine; 1 cup chicken broth; 2 sprigs fresh rosemary; 1 sprig fresh thyme

🌟Why You'll Love this Recipe

Twist on a classic. This recipe uses chicken thighs for a twist on the classic recipe that is easier and more approachable for everyday cooking. No flavor is lost in this dish as the chicken is still braised similar to when veal is used.

30-minute meal. This recipe is made in the InstantPot for a quick weeknight dinner. It's perfect for busy nights! If you're looking for more 30-minute meals, check out my Instant Pot Tortellini Soup and Air Fryer Orange Chicken next!

A white bowl filled with white wine braised chicken thighs in front of a bottle of sauvignon blanc.

🥘Ingredients and Substitutions

Chicken thighs- this recipe uses bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, but you can use boneless if you wish. Bone-in chicken thighs just add more flavor.

Flour- this recipe uses all-purpose flour, but you can substitute gluten-free flour if needed.

Mirepoix- this recipe calls for onion, carrots and celery. It's the perfect flavorful base for this osso buco.

White wine- use dry white wine for this recipe, such as Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio or Pinot Gris. If you don't want to use alcohol, you can use extra chicken broth instead or a splash of white wine vinegar.

See the recipe card below for the remaining ingredients and quantities.

🔪Instructions

Begin by dicing the vegetables. Next, season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper and dip the chicken into flour to coat all sides.

Brown the chicken thighs on both sides. Remove the chicken from the pot and place it on a plate for later.

Next, cook the vegetables until soft and add tomato paste and garlic cloves.

Add the chicken thighs back to the pot and pour in the wine and the chicken broth.

Cover the pot, and cook on high pressure for 20 minutes.

Instant pot braised chicken thighs topped with a white wine sauce in a bowl with a large spoon.

💭Recipe FAQs

What is Osso Buco?

Osso buco is a traditional Italian dish made with veal shanks. The veal is braised with vegetables in a white wine sauce that is traditionally served over saffron risotto or polenta.

Can osso buco be made without wine?

You can substitute the wine with extra chicken broth and a splash of white wine or red wine vinegar if you don't want to cook with alcohol.

Can this recipe be made on the stovetop or slow cooker?

To make this on the stove, follow steps 1-4 in the recipe card, but in your Dutch oven or large pot instead of Instant Pot. Cover the pot, and cook for about 45 minutes on the stove.

If using a slow cooker, brown the chicken and the vegetables before slow cooking. Cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 5-6 hours.

Braised chicken thighs in white wine sauce in a bowl with chicken on small plates.

👩🏻‍🍳Top Tips

Dredging the chicken in flour. Make sure to use just enough to coat the chicken and shake off the excess flour.

Don't skip browning the chicken. This adds complex flavors to the chicken you don't want to miss!

Cooking with wine. Traditionally a dry white wine is used in this recipe, however, red wine should be a fine substitute.

If you prefer not to cook with wine, add in an extra cup of broth and a splash of white wine vinegar, red wine vinegar or lemon juice.

🥗Serving

Serve the chicken osso buco with your favorite pasta or spaghetti, risotto, mashed potatoes, white bean puree or polenta. A simple green salad or roasted green vegetable, such as asparagus also pairs great with this chicken.

📋 Recipe