Instant pot recipes are always a good idea to prepare a simple and easy meal. In this list of chicken recipes, you will also find low carb ones. A pressure cooker can become your best friend in the kitchen, especially if you are a beginner in cooking and want the simplest way to prepare delicious meals.
Don’t hesitate to try these 11 instant pot chicken recipes!
1. A Rotisserie Chicken
This Faux-Tisserie Chicken is juicy, delicious, ruddy-crusted, and is a good idea for a family lunch or dinner.
Ingredients:
- 3-pound whole chicken
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil {divided}
- sea salt & black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 medium onion, cut into quarters
- 5 large cloves fresh garlic, peeled and left whole
- southwest seasoning mix {recipe below} or 2 Tablespoons of your favorite seasoning {lemon-garlic, paleo powder, etc.}
- 1 cup chicken stock/broth, or water
2. BBQ Chicken and Potatoes
This instant pot BBQ chicken with potatoes is easy and a great intro to the Instant Pot recipe.
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds of frozen chicken
- 1 cup favorite BBQ sauce
- 1 cup water (if you are using a really liquidy sauce, you could get away with 1/2 cup)
- 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
- 2-3 large potatoes, chopped
- 1 large onion, sliced
3. Orange Chicken
Instant Pot Orange Chicken Recipe is an easy, quick and delicious meal that you can make for 15 mins.
Ingredients:
- 4 chicken breasts Do not use thin breasts. They will dry out.
- 3/4 cup favorite dark sweet barbecue sauce ( I used Sweet Baby Ray’s)
- 2 tbs soy sauce
- 3/4 cup orange marmalade
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- chopped green onions for garnish
4. Chicken and Rice
For just 15 minutes you can prepare this amazingly easy pressure cooker chicken and rice recipe.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb chicken breasts cut into cubes, boneless, skinless
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 c mixed vegetables frozen
- 1 c white rice not instant, we use long-grain white rice
- 1 tsp garlic salt
- 1/2 onions diced
- pinch pepper
- 2 c chicken broth could use water
- 1/2 c cheese cheddar, shredded
- 2 tbsp olive oil
5. Cream Cheese Chicken Pasta
You will enjoy this fast and delicious recipe. Healthy and full of flavor.
Ingredients:
- 4 to 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 8 oz package of Cream Cheese
- 1 package of Italian Dressing Dry Mix
- 2 cups of chicken broth
6. Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Buffalo chicken lettuce wraps are a low carb meal that you can make easy in the Instant Pot. It’s a yummy combo of crispy salad, chicken breast, and veggies.
Ingredients:
-
1 large boneless skinless chicken breast about 16-20 oz
- 1 celery stalk for cooking with the chicken
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1 clove garlic
- 16 oz low sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce about 6 oz
- large lettuce leaves Romaine or Iceberg
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1 large celery stalk thinly sliced (for topping the lettuce wraps)
- ranch dressing for topping
7. Sweet and Sour Instant Pot Chicken Wings
For sweet and sour Instant Pot chicken wing recipe you need less than 4 ingredients. With your favorite marinade enjoy this delicious taste and spicy flavor.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb chicken wings (thawed)
- Favorite marinade or seasoning
- 1/2 Soy sauce
- 1/2 cup or more of Sweet & Sour Dipping Sauce
8. Chicken Faux Pho
The traditional Vietnamese soup is delicious, with fresh garnishes of lime, basil, and beans.
Ingredients:
- 4 lbs assorted chicken pieces bone-in and skin on
- 2 medium onions quartered
- 1-inch ginger peeled and roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon coriander seed
- 1 teaspoon green cardamom pods
- 1 black cardamom pod
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 4 cloves
- 1 lemongrass stalk trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup fish sauce
- 1 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 head bok choy roughly chopped
- 1 large daikon root spiralized
- sea salt to taste
For Garnish:
- lime wedges
- fresh basil
- mung bean sprouts
- 2 jalapenos thinly sliced
- 1/4 onion thinly sliced
9. Chicken Tortilla Soup
This recipe is a good idea for a quick and easy dinner. For Chicken Tortilla Soup you need fresh chicken, lots of vegetables and spices, some avocado and corn kernels.
Ingredients:
- 5 cups chicken stock or broth (or 5 cups water + 1.5 Tablespoon Better Than Bullion chicken base)
- 14.5 ounces (1 can) diced tomatoes undrained
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic finely minced
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon coriander (ground)
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
- 14.5 ounces (1 can) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups frozen corn kernels
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
- Optional toppings: tortilla chips, diced avocado, shredded cheese, sour cream or guacamole. (not included in nutritional info)
10. Chipotle Chicken Tacos
With just 4 ingredients like lettuce, tomato, cheese, and the chicken you can make this Chipotle Chicken Tacos.
Ingredients:
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 Tablespoon garlic minced
- 1 pound boneless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 Tablespoons chipotle chiles diced
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 Tablespoon fresh cilantro chopped
- 1/2 small lime juiced
- lettuce
- 1 medium tomato chopped
- 12 6 inch tortillas
- 1/2 cup cheese shredded
- olive oil spray
11. 21 Day Fix Chicken Marsala
A simple meal for weight watchers, with ingredients such as chicken, mushrooms, garlic, and a little tapioca starch. Marsala wine makes this recipe especially delicate.
Ingredients:
- 1–2 pounds of chicken thighs (or boneless tenderloins if you prefer)
- 4 tsp butter or ghee
- olive oil spray
- 2 cups sliced mushrooms
- 3 T diced shallots
- 3 cloves of garlic minced
- salt
- pepper
- garlic powder
- 3/4 cup of Marsala wine
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 1 T of tapioca starch, corn starch or rice flour (can sub whatever flour/thickener you have on hand)
Don’t forget to Pin them to your Instant Pot recipes Board to save your favorite recipe.
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