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Instant Pot chicken recipes are an easy way to get dinner on the table without much planning. In this collection, you will find soups, creamy sauces, curries and family-style meals that taste comforting and stay simple enough for everyday cooking.
Most of these recipes use basic ingredients, short prep and clear step-by-step instructions. Choose a quick dump-and-go option or a slightly more special dinner, depending on how much time you have. Which one of these pressure cooker chicken recipes would you try first?
What Instant Pot chicken recipes will I find here?
Simple Instant Pot chicken dinners for everyday cooking
Recipes for busy families that need little preparation
Dump-and-go meals that let the pressure cooker do the work
Recipes made easy, including our readers’ favorite Instant Pot chicken risotto
Pressure cooker soup ideas for cooler days
Comforting chicken dishes with rich, creamy sauces
Fork tender chicken thighs in a cranberry and pancetta sauce with a light orange note. The rich sauce is perfect for spooning over rice, mashed potatoes or another simple side, and it is also a handy way to use leftover cranberry sauce.
Chicken pieces simmer in a creamy tomato and coconut sauce with garam masala, ginger and yogurt added at the end. The ingredient list is short, there is no marinating and you can serve it with rice or naan for an easy homemade curry-style dinner.
Chicken thighs, mushrooms and carrots cook together in a buttery white wine sauce. It is a simple French-style chicken recipe that is great with rice, pasta or crusty bread.
This Instant Pot risotto is made with chicken, mushrooms and Arborio rice. Everything cooks in one pot, so you get a creamy rice dish similar to the classic stove-top version, just with less hands-on cooking.
Soft gnocchi, chicken, spinach and vegetables come together in a creamy, flavorful broth. The soup needs only a short time under pressure and is a great option when you want something warm and filling in a single bowl.
Thin chicken breasts are coated in Parmesan breadcrumbs, cooked over tomato passata and finished with mozzarella on top. Anyone who enjoys classic chicken Parmesan will appreciate the same flavors here, with very tender crumbed chicken.
Chicken breasts are coated in a light Parmesan crust and cooked in a lemon butter sauce with capers. Capers give this chicken piccata its typical flavor and the sauce is rich enough to serve over pasta, rice or potatoes.
Chicken lentil soup is a thick, creamy-style soup made with lentils, potatoes, chicken and oats, based on a family recipe. It is a regular on our menu during soup season and tastes great with crusty bread or rolls.
Chicken thighs cook until pull-apart tender in a paprika and cream sauce. This is my pressure cooker version of a family recipe that we make often and it is especially good with pasta, dumplings or rice.
This Instant Pot chicken curry is made with chicken, vegetables, pineapple and raisins in a creamy coconut sauce. It is mild enough for most of the family and is best served with rice or naan.
A simple honey, mustard and thyme sauce turns chicken thighs into a cozy Instant Pot dinner. The meat comes out tender and you end up with enough sauce to serve over rice, potatoes or another side you like.
Instant Pot chicken tips
Cut chicken into similar size pieces so they cook evenly.
After sautéing, pour in a bit of stock or water and scrape the bottom of the pot to avoid the burn warning.
For whole pieces of chicken, let the pressure release naturally for a few minutes so the meat stays tender.
Do not fill the pot more than about two thirds full when cooking saucy chicken recipes.
Taste and adjust seasoning after cooking, especially if you plan to serve the sauce over rice or pasta.
All recipes are tested in a 6 quart Instant Pot. If you use an 8 quart, you might need to add a little more liquid.
For more Instant Pot ideas, especially if you enjoy rice dishes, check out my roundup of Instant Pot rice dishes you can make at home, from simple sides to mains and a sweet rice dessert.
