Get inspired by our favorite Instant Pot chicken recipes that are easy-to-cook, tasty, and nourishing, including chicken marsala, BBQ pulled chicken, curries, whole rotisserie-style chook, glazed drumsticks, rice dishes, and more.
In This Post:
- Chicken Breast Recipes
- Chicken Thighs
- Chicken Drumsticks
- Chicken Wings
- Chicken Soups
- International Cuisine
- One-Pot Chicken Meals
- Chicken Stews
- Whole Chicken
- Watch Our Best Chicken Recipe Videos
Chicken is undoubtedly the most popular and versatile meat on the planet. Take a look in the freezer or the fridge, and you’ve probably got some chicken on hand right now!
Whether you’ve got a whole bird, some budget-friendly chicken thighs, some ground-up meat or plain ol’ breasts, the Instant Pot is here to breathe life into otherwise plain poultry.
Cooking Chicken In The Instant Pot
Chicken goes well with just about everything, and it makes a great contender for sauces, rice dishes, stews, and roasts. The pressure cooker? Well, that just shaves a little time off.
Seriously – even if you’ve got frozen chicken you want to eat tonight, it’s going to be tender and tasty instead of rubbery and bland with the trusty Instant Pot. No thawing necessary!
Here are some of our favorite chicken recipes you can make in the Instant Pot. We’ve divided them into categories based on the cut of the chicken or the type of dish.
Instant Pot Chicken Recipes: Breast Meat
Chicken breast is lean, protein-filled, and incredibly easy to cook with. However, it is easy to overcook this meat and end up with rubbery, tough breasts. Instant Pot happens to be quite good at cooking chicken breast. You can either do it very quickly or cook for a bit longer to get succulent, juicy results.
Easy Chicken Breasts & Gravy
Learn how to cook basic seasoned chicken breasts and gravy in the Instant Pot with our step-by-step, beginner-friendly post.
Versatile Shredded Chicken
This Instant Pot shredded chicken recipe is quick and easy and results in a versatile protein that can be used in multiple meals such as shredded chicken wraps, healthy salads or a delicious, easy ramen noodle soup. Great for meal prep and batch cooking ahead of time.
Soy-Ginger Hibachi Chicken
Made from fresh or frozen, this delicious Instant Pot soy-ginger chicken hibachi recipe is a great Japanese-inspired dish that you can serve with rice, cauliflower rice, quinoa, noodles, or green vegetables. The chicken is stir-fried in soy-ginger and sesame-based sauce and a dollop of butter.
Instant Pot Orange Chicken
Learn how to make this classic American Asian fusion orange chicken recipe with our beginner-friendly, step-by-step recipe. Served over rice, noodles or vegetables, this sweet, salty and sour chicken dish is a must for family dinners.
Chipotle Chicken Enchiladas
You will love these hearty chipotle-flavored Instant Pot chicken enchiladas smothered in delicious red sauce and finished in the oven with melted cheese. Freshened up with tomatoes, cilantro, onions and avocado on top, these enchiladas will be a hit with the family or at your next dinner party.
Instant Pot Chicken Marsala
Chicken Marsala is an earthy, mellow, Italian-inspired dish that comes to life with a strong Marsala wine and fresh mushrooms. Serve it on top of pasta, mashed potatoes or with a side of vegetables. Get the recipe from Crunchy Creamy Sweet.
Instant Pot Chicken Thigh Recipes
Chicken thighs are more affordable than chicken breast and the meat is darker in color but has a little more flavor. It often takes a little longer to cook, depending on how it’s cut, but the Instant Pot is perfect for the job. This is great chicken meat for stews, curries and soups but is also fantastic as whole pieces.
Braised Chicken Scarpriello
This chicken scarpariello recipe made with chicken thighs is a pressure cooker version of the American-Italian classic dish made with poultry and a sweet and sour sauce of pickled roasted red peppers and rosemary. Serve over your favorite pasta, polenta, rice, or vegetables.
Chicken Teriyaki
This Instant Pot teriyaki chicken recipe is a quick and easy dinner made with chicken thighs pressure cooked in a savory, sweet and sticky sauce.
Chicken Thigs With Onions & Peppers
Braised in a delicious broth with onions and bell peppers, these Instant Pot chicken thighs are succulent, easy and will make everyone happy. Leftovers, if you have any, are great in tacos or enchiladas. Recipe from Sandra Valvassori.
Honey Lemon Chicken Thighs
These honey lemon chicken thighs are sweet and sticky yet they are made with no refined sugar. Serve them up with veggies for a fun yet healthy meal that feels a little indulgent.
Instant Pot BBQ Pulled Chicken
This Instant Pot BBQ chicken is perfect for game days or your next meal prep. You can make everything from sandwiches and nachos to loaded fries or spuds. The possibilities are limitless.
Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs
These Instant Pot Chicken Thighs are seared to perfection, slathered with honey garlic sauce, and then pressure cooked in your Instant Pot to make them juicy as can be. Recipe from Fit Foodie Finds.
Recipes With Chicken Drumsticks
Chicken drumsticks are affordable and the kids love them, so of course, we wanted to include a few good pressure cooker friendly recipes for you to choose from.
Easy Instant Pot Chicken Drumsticks
Chicken drumsticks have never been quicker or easier to make than in the Instant Pot. Seasoned with spices and smothered in BBQ sauce (optional), they come out perfectly juicy and are ready to serve in 20 minutes. Recipe from Easy Chicken Recipes.
Italian Chicken Drumsticks With Garlic & Thyme
Bathed in a tasty garlic and thyme tomato sauce and with meat falling off the bone, these Italian Instant Pot chicken drumsticks make are a fabulous family meal. Making this dish in the pressure cooker means you can have it done and dusted in no time. It’s healthy and budget-friendly, too.
Mongolian Chicken Drumsticks
Instant Pot Mongolian Drumsticks are the perfect combination of sweet and savory. The chicken drumsticks are incredibly tender, crispy on the outside, and covered in the most amazing sticky Mongolian sauce.
Cherry Tomato Chicken Drumstick Cacciatore
The cooking term Alla Cacciatora means to cook meat in tomatoes, wine, and in-season veggies, then garnish with olives. Technically speaking, you can do this with any meat, but chicken is the most common contender. This summery dish features tomatoes and fresh basil with green olives.
Instant Pot Chicken Wings
Chicken wings are more cost-effective than other cuts making them ideal for large get-togethers. They are the perfect size for little hands and taste fabulous basted in a sticky marinade or infused with herbs and spices. Chicken wings are often made in the Instant Pot and finished in the oven or on the grill.
Mustard Maple Chicken Wings
A little sweet and sticky with a touch of heat from the mustard and acidity from lemon, these Instant Pot chicken wings are super delicious and easy to make. This recipe is for about 2 pounds of chicken wing pieces (wings and drumettes) but you can easily double the ingredients for a larger batch.
Classic BBQ Chicken Wings
This is the best Chicken Wings recipe made with dry rub seasoning and delicious BBQ sauce! The best part is you can make it in your Instant Pot in just 30 minutes! It will be a great easy appetizer for Super Bowl party or a Summer cookout! Recipe from Veronica’s Kitchen.
Buffalo Chicken Wings From Frozen
These Buffalo chicken wings are cooked in the Instant Pot from frozen making this a very convenient dish to make when you’re in the rush or you’ve forgotten to pick fresh ingredients. Stocking a few chicken wings in the freezer means that you can whip these guys up any time!
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings
These Instant Pot garlic Parmesan chicken wings are tender on the inside, crispy and golden on the outside, with no frying involved. Plus, the cheesy garlic flavor is such a delicious and kid-friendly combination. Recipe from Taste & See.
Instant Pot Chicken Soup Recipes
Chicken soup is good for the soul and the body! With these classic and creative chicken soup recipes made in the Instant Pot, you will satisfy both the kids and the grownups.
30-Minute Chicken Noodle Soup
Who doesn’t love a good chicken noodle soup? It’s a family-friendly dish loved by kids and grownups and it’s one of those classic comfort meals that make even the coldest, rainiest of days seem a little warmer and brighter. Check out our Instant Pot chicken noodle soup here.
Creamy Chicken Orzo Soup
This Instant Pot lemon chicken orzo soup is comforting and cozy without being too heavy. With bright lemony broth, shredded chicken, and hearty orzo, this soup is simple to make and is perfect for a midweek cozy pick-me-up.
Chicken Enchilada Soup
This Instant Pot Chicken Enchilada Soup is creamy, cheesy and the ultimate comfort food! Shredded chicken, black beans, sweet corn, bell peppers and tomatoes, cooked with warm spices and topped with fresh herbs.
Chicken & Corn Soup With Spinach
Chicken and corn soup is a popular Chinese dish. It’s often served as a starter at restaurants and you might have tried it warmed up out of a can. In this recipe, you learn how to make a healthier, homemade version using fresh corn (frozen is also ok), good quality chicken and stock, and some nutritious spinach. Get the recipe here.
Greek Chicken Lemon Soup (Avgolemono)
Creamy and hearty yet healthy and light, this Greek chicken lemon soup is also known as avgolemono (pronounced av-gho-lé-mo-no). Thickened with fragrant and tangy lemony egg sauce, this luxurious soup with shredded chicken and orzo is silky and rich with no cream or dairy in sight.
International Recipes With Chicken
Explore the world from the comfort of your kitchen with these tasty Instant Pot chicken recipes inspired by International cuisines from Asian curries to Moroccan tagines.
Thai Chicken Curry
We love all types of curries but a tasty Thai chicken curry would have to be on the top of the list. Making an authentic Thai curry can be a labour of love, especially if you make your own curry paste, but there is a much simpler and quicker way. This Instant Pot Thai curry is made in under 30 minutes using ingredients you can find in most grocery stores.
Instant Pot Chicken Fricassee
Chicken Fricassee is a traditional French stew made with browned chicken pieces braised in a delicious, creamy white mushroom sauce. The sauce is heavenly and the dish is rustic comfort food at its best.
French Instant Pot Coq Au Vin
Instead of hours in the oven, this classic French chicken braise only needs 15 minutes at high pressure to achieve silky-shreddy chicken meat and vegetables so tender you can cut them with a spoon. Recipe from Bon Appetit.
Chicken Miso & Ramen Noodles
Simple and delicious Instant Pot ramen noodles with chicken and miso broth are perfect for a quick lunch or dinner meal that both kids and grown-ups will love. Inspired by Japanese miso ramen, this noodle soup is topped with Asian greens, sweet corn, and a boiled egg.
Easy Chicken Tacos
If you’re looking for quick and easy Instant Pot recipes, these chicken avocado and salsa verde tacos tick all the boxes. We will show you how to make them with just 5 main ingredients for a speedy, budget-friendly dinner you can serve up to your family or friends.
Brazilian-Inspired Curry Chicken Salad
Brazilian chicken salad is a delicious and healthy recipe, also known as Salpicão de Frango. It’s kind of a fusion dish, really. Take an American classic, add some Brazilian additions of grated carrot, raisins and corn, perfectly cooked, lightly spiced chicken breasts and an Asian twist of curry mayo dressing. Everything is mixed and served over shredded lettuce or salad leaves.
Moroccan Chicken With Lemon Olives & Potatoes
The Instant Pot Moroccan chicken dish has a winning trio of salty (olives), sweet (dried apricots) and sour (lemon) flavors. With the addition of common pantry spices like cumin, turmeric and paprika, you’re pretty much ready to become Moroccan chef extraordinaire.
Coconut Lime Chicken
This Thai-Style Instant Pot coconut lime chicken is bursting with tangy, sweet and aromatic flavors. It’s quick and easy to make, perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. Serve over rice, noodles or vegetables.
Japanese Chicken Curry
This simple homemade Japanese curry recipe is made from scratch rather using ready-made boxed curry and is super delicious. We used chicken, carrots and potatoes but you can make a vegetarian/vegan version as well.
Chicken One-Pot Meals
Hearty stews, pasta, casseroles and risotto are all one-pot meals that can be made with chicken in the Instant Pot. Saves on washing up and makes dinner prep easy peasy breezy.
Chicken Broccoli & Rice Casserole
This chicken rice casserole is a comfort meal that’s super easy to make in the Instant Pot. It requires simple, wholesome ingredients (no canned soup in sight!) and is beginner-friendly for those of you new to pressure cooking or the kitchen in general. Check out more of Instant Pot casserole recipes here.
Chicken Ham & Vegetable Pasta
This kid-friendly Instant Pot chicken pasta with ham and vegetables is tasty and nutritious, with just a touch of cream and cheese that makes it velvety and hearty and provides a good serving of calcium and fat-soluble vitamins. You can make this family dinner meal in 30 minutes with minimal cleanup…because…Instant Pot!
Tuscan Chicken Pasta
This creamy Instant Pot Tuscan chicken pasta is an indulgent and lip-smackingly tasty meal for the whole family combining essential carbohydrates, protein and veggies. Chicken and pasta are cooked at the same time in a garlicky, sun-dried tomato sauce thickened with cream.
One-Pot Chicken Souvlaki Rice
The meat and rice are cooked at the same time, during which you can prepare a colorful Greek salad and the accompanying tzatziki sauce. It’s an adaptation of the traditional souvlaki as we’re not grilling the meat, but TRUST US, this dish is delicious and the juices from the chicken and the marinade add lots of flavor to the rice. Get our chicken souvlaki rice recipe here.
Chicken Stews
When the temperature drops, get a stew going! These chicken stews are perfect for when you want something hearty, comforting, and even better the next day.
Creamy Chicken Leek & Spring Vegetables
This creamy Instant Pot chicken stew is delicious any time of the year but is an especially perfect recipe for spring as it takes advantage of seasonal produce like leeks, young carrots, and baby peas. Great for a hearty family dinner, this stew can be served on its own with bread or rolls or over rice or noodles.
Creamy Garlic, Mushroom & Chicken Stew
When it comes to Instant Pot recipes, a good creamy stew is a must-have! A blend of chicken breast and thighs in this sour cream base makes for a hearty stew and a happy belly. With added flavor and texture from the mushrooms and a deep garlic flavor, this weeknight meal is pure comfort food with a healthy twist.
Instant Pot White Chicken Chili
This white chicken chili is done in less than an hour from start to finish in the Instant Pot with melt in your mouth tender chicken. Just stir everything together, top with cream cheese and set for 20 minutes. Recipe from Natasha’s Kitchen.
Rustic Chicken & Potatoes Stew
You can make this tasty and rustic meal of stewed chicken and potatoes with minimal cleanup. Plus, cooking the potatoes and chicken at the same time allows for the flavours of the poultry, leeks and vegetables to infuse the spuds, while the starch in them thickens the broth and makes it rich and hearty.
French Onion Chicken
We love that this Instant Pot French Onion Chicken comes together in one pot in less than 30 minutes and makes a delicious everyday meal for busy cooks. This recipe is super easy and only requires a handful of ingredients.
Savory Chicken Stew
This chicken stew is super hearty, made with browned chicken that is cooked in a delicious, aromatic, savory sauce with vegetables. Make it in the Instant Pot with ease. Recipe from Caramel Tinted Life.
Instant Pot Chicken Paprika Stew
Chicken paprika or paprika chicken (also known as paprikás csirke) is a popular Hungarian dish and one that has become a classic around the world. This Instant Pot recipe is a quick and easy way to prepare this dish, which normally requires extended simmering time.
Easy Mississippi Chicken Pot Roast
This delicious and easy Instant Pot Mississippi chicken recipe is made with the classic combination of au jus gravy, ranch dressing seasoning and pepperoncini peppers to get those perfect pot roast flavors: savory, a touch tangy pot with just the right amount of heat.
Instant Pot Recipes With Whole Chicken
From roasts to curries, it’s amazing what you can do with a whole chook. Yes, you can make a rotisserie style whole chicken in the Instant Pot or you can use the pressure cooker to make nutritious bone broth. Here are some recipes to try!
Whole Roast Instant Pot Chicken
Let’s end things with the quintessential Instant Pot chicken recipe – the rotisserie chicken! Can you imagine roasting a whole bird in half an hour? It’s no joke! You can finish it off with a quick brown in the oven, and dinner is served. Get the recipe from Mommypotamus.
Herb Garlic Roast Chicken & Potatoes
This delicious recipe of Instant Pot roast chicken and potatoes with herb and garlic butter is made in the 8-quart Instant Pot Duo Crisp + Air Fryer model using the Pressure Cooking + Roasting functions. We provide instructions for using the regular Instant Pot model together with the oven finish.
Whole Roast Chicken From Frozen
This Instant Pot Frozen Chicken is rotisserie style whole chicken cooked in your electric pressure cooker without thawing with 5 mins prep. It comes out super juicy! Recipe from iFoodReal.
Whole Tandoori Chicken & Potato Curry
Learn how to make a tandoori spiced whole chicken in an Instant Pot! Then, use the remaining sauce at the bottom of the pot (drippings) to make a delicious and comforting potato curry! Get the recipe from My Heart Beets.
Chicken Bone Broth
Would you like homemade, nutritious chicken bone broth with herbs and veggies made in 3 hours instead of 12 or 24? Yes, please! Make sure to check out this Instant Pot chicken broth recipe using whole chicken or pieces of chicken and bones.
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