40 Easy Instant Pot 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.

» Try one of these Instant Pot Side Dishes to Serve with Anything.

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We compiled this list of 40 delicious recipes in collaboration with other recipe creators. Click the link to see the full recipe.

Why You’ll Love These 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.
• You’ll find a generous selection of effortless “dump and go” recipes that demand minimal effort. Just pour in the ingredients, secure the lid, and walk away. The Instant Pot will do the rest!
• Chicken is an incredibly versatile ingredient that pairs well with a wide range of flavors and ingredients. If you’re looking for new chicken dishes, you’ll discover a variety of delightful options to savor.

Anna says: What a fantastic collection, with all of these recipes, I’m never going to run out of the ideas for dinner! That chicken salsa is the first one I’m going to make!

Pam says: I love having a collection of great recipes all in one place. It’s perfect when you don’t know exactly what you want to make.

Equipment Needed

• Instant Pot – I use a 6-quart Instant Pot Duo Plus to make all of my recipes, but you can use any size or brand of electric pressure cooker. If you’re using an 8-quart pot, you will need to adjust the amount of liquid accordingly, as it requires more water to build steam.

Other recipe compilations you might like:

• 10 Instant Pot Side Dishes to Serve With Anything
• 16 Instant Pot Soups & Stews for Fall
• 11 Instant Pot Meals in Under 30 Minutes
• 24 Instant Pot Vegetable Recipes

Instant Pot Chicken Recipes

Instant Pot Whole Chicken

This Instant Pot Whole Chicken is so easy to make and it turns out tender and juicy.

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Instant Pot Butter Chicken

Instant Pot Butter Chicken – chicken thighs with Garam Masala, cumin, turmeric and a creamy buttery sauce – is a delicious and easy way to make a classic Indian dish.

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Instant Pot Chicken & Dumpling Soup

This quick and easy Instant Pot Chicken and Dumpling Soup, with tender chicken thighs and melt-in-your-mouth dumplings, is every bit as comforting as the stove-top version.

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Instant Pot Chicken Stuffing Casserole

Instant Pot Chicken Stuffing Casserole has all the flavors of fall and that delicious stuffing we all love, packed with chicken and seasonings to make a hearty and delicious meal.

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Instant Pot Chicken Leg Quarters

Instant Pot Chicken Leg Quarters are simple to make and ready in about 15 minutes.

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Instant Pot General Tso Chicken

This Instant Pot General Tso Chicken is packed with rich flavors from dark soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey and hoisin sauce.

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Instant Pot French Onion Chicken

Instant Pot French Onion Chicken is a fun way to enjoy everyone's favorite French soup in main dish form, with chicken, sautéed onions, beef stock, butter, and melted Gruyere, cooked to perfection in the Instant Pot.

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Instant Pot Pulled BBQ Chicken

This quick shredded chicken is a snap to make in the Instant Pot and has so many uses.

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Instant Pot Chicken Pad Thai

Instant Pot Chicken Pad Thai is a delicious combination of chicken, noodles, and sauce cooked together to taste just like a classic takeout Pad Thai.

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Instant Pot Chicken & Gravy

This Instant Pot Chicken & Gravy recipe is a convenient way to enjoy a hearty and flavorful meal, made with juicy chicken and tasty gravy.

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Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Pasta

This Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Pasta is pure comfort food with penne pasta and a cheesy creamy and delicious buffalo sauce. Best of all it takes less than 40 minutes to make.

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Instant Pot Chicken Fried Rice

Instant Pot Chicken Fried Rice is packed with chicken and veggies, with a satisfyingly tasty sauce that pulls it all together.

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Instant Pot Chicken & Rice Soup

Instant Pot Chicken & Rice Soup is a quick soup made with chicken, rice, and vegetables, and seasoned with thyme and rosemary. This is one of the simplest and nutritious soups you can make in your pressure cooker.

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Easy Instant Pot Shredded Buffalo Chicken

Instant Pot Shredded Buffalo Chicken is cooked to tender in the Instant Pot in just 10 minutes, then mixed with your favorite buffalo hot sauce and butter to make a flavorful shredded chicken.

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Instant Pot Chicken Marsala

Instant Pot Chicken Marsala is an Italian-inspired dish featuring tender chicken thighs, mushrooms, and a Marsala wine sauce, creating a tasty blend of flavors.

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Instant Pot Frozen Chicken Breasts

You can easily cook frozen chicken breasts in a pressure cooker or Instant Pot, in just 10-12 minutes, which will enable you to get food on the table fast, with very little effort.

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Instant Pot Chicken Parmesan Pasta

Instant Pot Chicken Parmesan Pasta is made with perfectly cooked penne pasta, tender chunks of chicken, a rich marinara sauce, and a cheesy topping.

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Instant Pot Chicken Gnocchi Soup (ala Olive Garden)

This Instant Pot Chicken Gnocchi Soup will remind you of the creamy, delicious Olive Garden version, with pieces of tender fluffy gnocchi, veggies, and chicken in a creamy broth.

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Instant Pot Chicken Drumsticks

Cooking chicken drumsticks in the Instant Pot is an incredibly fast and efficient way to get dinner on the table and they're so tender!

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Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken

This recipe for Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken, using chicken breasts, garlic, ginger, and a few pantry ingredients, makes for a wonderfully savory weeknight meal.

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Instant Pot Chicken Salad

Instant Pot Chicken Salad is just like any other chicken salad, with crunchy celery, creamy mayonnaise, and a lots of tender chicken, but it's a much faster way to cook the chicken, so your lunch is ready in no time.

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Instant Pot Olive Garden Chicken Pasta

This Instant Pot Olive Garden Chicken Pasta copycat is so creamy and delicious, made with the original Olive Garden salad dressing, cream cheese and sun dried tomatoes.

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Instant Pot Chicken Curry

This rich and flavorful Instant Pot chicken curry has all the traditional curry spices mixed with coconut milk and tender chicken. It can be made in just thirty minutes and is the perfect easy recipe for chilly nights.

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Instant Pot Chicken Leg Quarters

Instant Pot Chicken Leg Quarters are simple to make and ready in about 15 minutes.

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Instant Pot Chicken & Broccoli

Instant Pot Chicken & Broccoli is a great dinner when you're looking for an easy, savory, and delicious meal that will come together within an hour.

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Instant Pot Frozen Chicken Thighs

You can cook bone-in chicken thighs in the Instant Pot in a fraction of the time it takes on the stovetop and it comes out perfectly cooked fork tender, juicy, and with way less splatter.

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Instant Pot Bourbon Chicken

Instant Pot Bourbon Chicken is rich and tasty Cajun-inspired dish that combines bourbon with soy sauce and ketchup to make tender pieces of chicken in a sweet and savory sauce.

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Instant Pot Chicken Chili

This Instant Pot White Chicken Chili is a delicious, hearty, and rich soup, packed with beans, chicken, and chili spices. 

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Instant Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Breasts

Instant Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Breasts are a flavorful Instant Pot 30 minute meal. With just enough spice, and a creamy sauce, pressure cooker Cajun chicken breasts are delicious.

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Honey Garlic Instant Pot Chicken Breasts

Honey Garlic Instant Pot Chicken Breasts are always moist, tender and flavorful! Cook from fresh or frozen in minutes in your pressure cooker! Serve with rice and vegetables for a quick dinner.

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Instant Pot Salsa Chicken

This super easy salsa chicken is made with chicken breasts, salsa and a few seasonings in the Instant Pot. A family friendly recipe anyone can make. Versatile leftovers too!

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Instant Pot Creamy Italian Chicken Breasts

This is an Instant Pot dump and start recipe that is ready in under 30 minutes. This super flavorful pressure cooker creamy Italian chicken breasts recipe is family friendly and so tasty over pasta.

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Instant Pot Lemon Garlic Chicken Recipe

Instant Pot Lemon Garlic Chicken recipe is one of the most delicious meals that you can make in your Instant Pot. It’s tasty, creamy, and zesty. It is very easy to make and takes less than 30 minutes to be ready!

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Spicy Instant Pot Chicken and Rice Meal Prep

This Spicy Instant Pot Chicken and Rice Meal Prep is inspired by the chicken burrito bowls from Chipotle! It’s so easy to make and takes less than 30 minutes dinner or to meal prep for four days! 

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Instant Pot Chicken, Broccoli, and Quinoa with Cheese

This Instant Pot Chicken, Broccoli, and Quinoa recipe has melted cheddar cheese in every bite. It’s packed with wholesome ingredients and is total comfort food. It tastes like broccoli cheese soup, but in casserole form, with chicken and quinoa added.

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Cheesy Instant Pot Chicken and Rice

This Cheesy Instant Pot Chicken and Rice is as easy as tossing everything in and pressing start. Dinner is ready in a flash and with so little effort!

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Instant Pot Chicken Taco Bowls

Instant Pot Chicken Taco Bowls all cooked together in one pot with rice, black beans, corn, salsa, chicken and seasonings.

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Instant Pot Chicken Fricassee

Chicken Fricassee is saucy stew with shreds of tender juicy chicken that can be served over mashed potato, biscuits, or rice pilaf. It’s the ultimate comfort food and is quick and easy to make in the Instant Pot! 

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Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup

Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup is a zesty soup that will compliment your next taco night or makes a meal on its own. Tender chicken, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes and Mexican spices come together nicely in a hearty, healthy soup.

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Instant Pot Chicken Soup (Salsa Verde)

This instant pot chicken soup is made with salsa verde for a little kick of heat. It’s gluten free,dairy free & so easy in the instant pot or crockpot.

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Why Use An Instant Pot?

The Instant Pot is one of the most useful kitchen appliances you can buy, because it drastically cuts down on the cooking time for developing flavors in soups and stews, getting tough cuts of meat tender, and even baking a cheesecake. If you don’t have one, check out our guide on which one to buy. Also see our guide to How to Use an Instant Pot and the many accessories you can buy for it.

• Don’t Have an Instant Pot? This guide can help you choose the right one.
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• Learn some great Instant Pot Tips & Tricks.
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Before You Go

Since you made it to the end of this article, you’re probably pretty interested these dinner ideas. Here are a few more articles we think you might enjoy.

• The Best Instant Pot Shrimp Recipes
• 19 Instant Pot Pasta Recipes to Try
• 20 Delicious Instant Pot Pork Recipes to Try
• 24 Instant Pot Soups & Stews for Fall

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Laura Lynch

Laura is a passionate home cook and the owner of A Pressure Cooker Kitchen. She is dedicated to helping people create delicious Instant Pot meals with ease. Laura is an expert at developing recipes that can be prepared quickly and easily using a pressure cooker.