Step 1

Preheat the pressure cooking pot using the sauté button. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Melt butter in the cooking pot. Add 2 chicken breasts and brown until golden on both sides, about 2 minutes per side. Remove to a plate and repeat with remaining chicken breasts.

Step 2

Add chicken broth and thyme to the pressure cooking pot. Add browned chicken. Lock the lid in place. Select High Pressure and 5 minutes cook time. When the cook time ends, use a quick pressure release.

Step 3

In a small bowl, dissolve cornstarch in cold water. Push chicken to one side of the pot and add cornstarch mixture and stir to combine. Select Sauté and stir constantly until sauce thickens and boils. Stir in the artichoke hearts

Step 4

Serve chicken and sauce over prepared rice or pasta.