This chicken osso buco is a cozy, weeknight-friendly twist on the classic Italian dish. Instead of veal shanks, this version uses bone-in chicken thighs braised in a rich white wine and vegetable sauce that turns tender and flavorful in just 30 minutes in the Instant Pot.
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This chicken osso buco is the kind of comforting dinner that feels special without being complicated; perfect for busy nights when you still want something hearty and homemade. Serve it over pasta, risotto, or mashed potatoes to soak up every bit of that savory sauce.
If you're looking for more 30-minute meals, you might also enjoy my Instant Pot Tortellini Soup and Air Fryer Orange Chicken next!
Key Ingredients
See the recipe card below for the remaining ingredients and quantities.
Instructions
- Step 1: Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper and dip the chicken into flour to coat all sides. Set the Instant Pot to sauté and add the olive oil. Brown the chicken thighs on both sides. Remove from the pot and place it on a plate for later.
- Step 2: Add the onion, celery and carrots to the pot and season with a ½ teaspoon of salt. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Step 3: Add in the tomato paste and garlic cloves and mix well to combine.
- Step 4: Add the chicken thighs, wine, broth and herbs to the pot. Cover the pot, and cook on high pressure for 20 minutes.
Sarah's Top Tips
- Lightly dredge the chicken in flour, shaking off any excess.
- Don't skip browning the chicken, it adds depth and flavor you don't want to miss.
- 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 Suggestions
Serve chicken osso buco with your favorite pasta, risotto, creamy mashed potatoes, white bean puree or polenta. A simple green salad or roasted green vegetable, such as asparagus, pairs great with this recipe.
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Chicken Osso Buco with Chicken Thighs (Easy Instant Pot Dinner)
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds bone-in, skin on chicken thighs
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅓ cup flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- ½ 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
Instructions
- Begin by adding ½ teaspoon each of salt and black pepper to a large bowl with the flour and mix to combine. Dip the chicken thighs into the flour mixture to coat them on all sides. Shake off the excess flour.1 ½ pounds bone-in, skin on chicken thighs, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ⅓ cup flour
- Set the Instant Pot to sauté on high and add the olive oil. Once hot, add the chicken thighs and brown them on both sides, about 2 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the pot and place it on a plate for later.2 tablespoons olive oil
- Add the diced onion, celery and carrots to the pot and season with a ½ teaspoon of salt. Cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened. Add in the tomato paste and garlic cloves and mix well to combine. Turn off the sauté function.1 yellow onion, 2 carrots, 2 celery stalks, ½ teaspoon salt, 2 garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- Add the chicken thighs back to the pot with the wine, broth, rosemary and thyme.1 cup dry white wine, 1 cup chicken broth, 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, 1 sprig fresh thyme
- Cover the pot, set to pressure cook on high for 20 minutes. Quick-release the pressure and serve over your favorite pasta, risotto or mashed potatoes by placing one chicken thigh on the plate and topping with the sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley and enjoy!
Sarah's Tips
Stovetop & Slow Cooker Options
- To make this on the stovetop, follow steps 1-4, using your Dutch oven or large pot instead of an Instant Pot. Cover the pot, and simmer for about 45 minutes.
- 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.
KITCHEN TOOLS NEEDED
- Cutting board
Nancy Holt says
Love this chicken recipe… So easy and quick and great for a dinner party
I’ve served it with mashed potatoes, creamy white bean mash or Parmesan risotto
Nancy says
I love this recipe!! I make it at least once a month!!! Sooo easy to make and quick. Tastes like a much more difficult recipe.
Good enough for company.
Midge @ Peachicks' Bakery says
The Peas would definitely demolish a bowl of this! Thanks for sharing with #CookBlogShare 🙂
Sarah Holt says
thank you Midge!
Chloe says
Love the idea of a chicken version of this classic, can't wait to try!
Sarah Holt says
thank you Chloe, hope you enjoy!
Emily Liao says
This was so flavorful and delicious! I made this in the Instant pot and it turned out perfectly.
Sarah Holt says
so happy you enjoyed it Emily
Michelle says
I've been looking for an osso buco recipe for so long -- glad to have found it! Can't wait to make it!
Sarah Holt says
you're going to love it Michelle
Shalini says
I have all the ingredients handy and I am definitely going to try this out!
Sarah Holt says
I hope it came out great Shalini!
Beth says
Such a yummy recipe! My family really enjoyed this recipe! Will be making this again soon!
Sarah Holt says
It's a great family meal, thanks Beth 🙂
Tara says
This chicken looks so good! I love how it can be made in the instant pot or on the stove top. Sounds perfect paired with risotto.
Sarah Holt says
So good paired with risotto, makes a great Sunday dinner
Nancy says
This was an excellent recipe made it for guests and clean plates everywhere!
Sarah Holt says
so happy to hear that!
Jenny Walters says
What a flavour packed recipe with beautiful photos! It sounds absolutely delicious and something I would love to put on my families table. Thank you for sharing it with #CookBlogShare
Sarah Holt says
Thanks so much Jenny, definitely a fav of mine!