Pressure Cooker Chicken Recipes

Our favorite Instant Pot chicken recipes are quick and easy to make, which is why we love them so much. The Instant Pot allows you to prepare not only the chicken itself, but also sauces, plus noodles or rice, all in one pot.

Here are some of our favorite Instant Pot Chicken recipes. You will find a variety of chicken recipes here, from whole breasts to shreds and cubes, to make your dinner prep quick and easy. With so many options, you could choose a different recipe for every night of the week.

We compiled this list of 26 delicious recipes in collaboration with other recipe creators. Click the link to see the full recipe.

Instant Pot Crack Chicken

Creamy cheddar cheese, ranch, and bacon shredded chicken breasts. This Crack Chicken recipe is made in the Instant Pot in just 15 minutes! Serve on a sandwich roll.

Prep: 15min

Total: 40min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 564 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Protein 60 g, Fat 31 g, Saturated Fat 14 g, Cholesterol 211 mg, Sodium 1146 mg, Sugar 1 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 3 pounds chicken breasts
• ½ cup low sodium chicken broth
• 2 teaspoons Greek or Italian seasoning
• 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning dry powder (about 1 oz.)
• 5 ounces cream cheese, cut into 1 oz squares
• 1½ teaspoons hot sauce
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• ½ cup parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 6 slices bacon, chopped
• 7 green onion stalks, diced
• 1 package bread buns, optional to serve on

Instruction:

1. Cook bacon according to package directions. Chop; set aside.
2. In an Instant Pot ( or pressure cooker ) insert, add chicken broth, chicken breasts, Greek or Italian seasoning, dry ranch seasoning powder, and cream cheese.
3. Turn device on. Secure lid. Set pressure valve to SEALING. Select MANUAL or PRESSURE COOK; cook on high-pressure 15 minutes.
4. Select CANCEL to turn off device. Allow the pressure valve to Natural Pressure Release at least 10 minutes. Quick-release pressure after 10 minutes by venting the seal. Once pressure pin drops, open lid and turn off device.
5. Remove only the chicken to bowl. Shred with two forks.
6. Whisk remaining cream cheese mixture. Add in shredded cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese, hot sauce, dried parsley, and bacon.
7. Toss in shredded chicken, and green onions; mix well.
8. Serve on bread rolls.

Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken

Super easy and super fast, this Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken is full of flavor and a family friendly dinner recipe. So much flavor with very little effort!

Prep: 10min

Total: 40min

Yield: 6

Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1/6 of recipe, calories 614 calories, Sugar 23 g, Sodium 1528 mg, Fat 20 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, unSaturated Fat 12 g, Trans Fat 0 g, Carbohydrate 28 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 56 g, Cholesterol 184 mg

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup honey
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• Fresh basil, shredded, for topping
• Cooked rice, for serving

Instruction:

1. Combine the soy sauce, ketchup, honey and garlic in your pressure cooker. Add the chicken and stir to coat. Lock the lid in place and select high pressure for 9 minutes.
2. When the cook time ends, turn off the pressure cooker. Use the quick pressure release. When the valve drops, carefully remove the lid.
3. Remove the chicken to a plate, keeping the liquid in the pot. Select simmer/saute and bring the liquid to a boil.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and the water. Whisk the slurry into the liquid and continue to cook until the liquid thickens. Once it has reached your desired thickness, add the chicken back to the pot and carefully stir to coat the chicken.
5. Serve the chicken over rice with the sauce. Top with fresh basil.

Instant Pot Lemon Garlic Chicken

FAQ

What Cannot be cooked in a pressure cooker?

1. Creamy Sauces. If there’s one food group you should avoid in the Instant Pot, it’s dairy. …
2. Fried Chicken. The best fried chicken is crisp on the outside, juicy on the inside and perfectly golden brown. …
3. Cookies. …
4. Burgers. …
5. Pie. …
6. Steak.

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