If you’re looking for easy, family-friendly Instant Pot chicken recipes, you’re in the right place! I’ve collected all of my family’s favorite chicken Instant Pot recipes right here to inspire delicious meals in your home!
Instant Pot Chicken Recipes are a Game-Changer
You know those days when you just can’t decide what to make for dinner? I have those too. When that happens, I often look to this list of Instant Pot chicken recipes for inspiration! With such a delicious variety of easy recipes, there’s always something that sounds good in this recipe collection.
I love using my Instant Pot to make dinner for my family because it’s quick, mostly hands-off, and I have less dishes to wash, especially if it’s a one pot meal like Instant Pot Chicken and Rice. But my favorite part is how flavorful Instant Pot meals are. The pressure cooking process creates the best rich flavors in a fraction of the time!
Looking for more Instant Pot recipes? Try one of my Instant Pot Beef Recipes or Instant Pot Soup Recipes next!
Instant Pot Chicken Recipes
- Honey Garlic Instant Pot Chicken Breasts. I’m a huge fan of honey garlic sauce, and this easy 5-ingredient recipe has juicy chicken breasts cooked in a delicious sweet-savory honey garlic sauce! I like to serve it with rice and veggies. You can even add a bag of frozen mixed vegetables or frozen broccoli to the Instant Pot to cook right in the sauce after the chicken is done.
- Instant Pot BBQ Chicken. I make this easy BBQ chicken recipe all the time! My whole family loves it, it’s so quick and easy, and the chicken comes out nice and tender. We love to serve it on Brioche Buns with Sweet Potato Fries on the side.
- Instant Pot Chicken and Rice. There’s nothing better than a one pot meal when you’ve had a busy day! Especially if it’s this cozy and comforting chicken and rice! Chicken breasts, brown rice, vegetables and seasonings all cook together into a delicious, family-friendly dinner.
- Instant Pot Chicken Tacos. This is my go-to way to make chicken tacos. It’s just so easy, and the chicken cooks up fall-apart tender! All you need are chicken breasts, salsa and 3 pantry seasonings for this simple recipe.
- Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings. So many readers have tried and loved this chicken and dumplings recipe! One lovely reader said, “This is an excellent recipe with wonderful directions. My family loved this and so will yours! Thanks Kristine!”
- Instant Pot Chicken Thighs. This recipe is one of my favorite ways to cook chicken thighs. They turn out tender, juicy and flavorful every time. My recipe also includes directions for making an easy gravy with the juices in the pot. Yum!
- Instant Pot Chicken Breast. I just love this Instant Pot chicken recipe so much! It has exceptional flavor and the tender, juicy chicken breasts are served with a simple gravy made right in the Instant Pot. Pair it with Mashed Potatoes and Green Beans for a satisfying family meal.
- Instant Pot Whole Chicken. This recipe is incredibly easy to make, even for beginners to pressure cooking. You can cook the chicken from fresh or frozen.
- Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup. This one’s a reader favorite! One lovely reviewer said, “This really was delicious! I made our own fried tortilla strips (easy to do – HIGHLY recommend!) and it took it over the top. We topped it with sour cream, shredded cheese, avocados… so good! Thank you! We will absolutely repeat this recipe.”
- Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup. This is the easiest and most delicious chicken noodle soup recipe I’ve tried! It’s the perfect warming meal for cold days or when you’re feeling under the weather.
- Instant Pot White Chicken Chili. With chicken, white beans, corn, and a blend of seasonings, this hearty chili is perfect for a quick and easy meal. To make this white chili creamy yet dairy-free, I puree some of the beans before stirring them into the pot.
- Instant Pot Butter Chicken. This comforting dish has tender bites of chicken in a creamy curry sauce. I love that this easy Instant Pot recipe gives me the rich, satisfying flavors that I crave in a butter chicken recipe with less time and effort!
- Instant Pot Orange Chicken. What could be better than chicken coated in a sticky, sweet orange sauce served over rice? You’ll love that the rice cooks in the Instant Pot at the same time as the chicken in this easy Instant Pot chicken recipe!
- Instant Pot Chicken and Mushrooms. This is an adaptation of my popular Crockpot Chicken and Mushrooms recipe, requested by readers who wanted to make it in the Instant Pot. It’s a flavorful one pot dish made with chicken thighs, mushrooms and orzo pasta.
- Instant Pot Shredded Chicken. Everyone needs an easy shredded chicken recipe in their back pocket and this is mine! I use this shredded chicken in so many meals, including my 4-ingredient Chicken Enchilada Casserole, Chicken Salad and my Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole.
- Instant Pot Frozen Chicken Breasts. When I forget to thaw chicken for dinner, it’s so convenient to be able to cook it from frozen in the Instant Pot!
- Instant Pot Bone Broth. When I cook a Whole Chicken in the Instant Pot, I’ll use the chicken bones and carcass to make this homemade chicken bone broth. It’s a great way to stretch ingredients and save money! This bone broth is perfect for using in soups or sipping as a nourishing beverage.
Tips for Cooking Chicken in the Instant Pot
After many years of testing recipes for the Instant Pot, I’ve learned a few tips and tricks for cooking the best Instant Pot chicken. If you’re just getting started, don’t miss my beginner’s guide on How to Use an Instant Pot.
- Always use a natural release to let the pot depressurize once the pressure cooking cycle ends when cooking meat, including chicken. This makes the chicken much more tender. All of my Instant Pot chicken recipes specify how long of a natural release is best for that recipe.
- When cooking chicken breasts in your Instant Pot, the size of the individual chicken breasts (not the total quantity of chicken) will determine the cook time. Try to use chicken breasts that are similar in size.
- The best way to check if your chicken is done is to use an instant read thermometer to check the internal temperature. It should be 165° F at the thickest part.
- If your chicken is not done after pressure cooking, you can either (a) do a second pressure cooking cycle or (b) finish cooking the chicken using the Instant Pot sauté function.
- You do not need to thaw frozen chicken before cooking it in your Instant Pot. Since the Instant Pot cooks quickly at high pressure, it is perfectly safe to cook frozen chicken in the Instant Pot.
- You can thicken sauces or sauté veggies for your meal right in your Instant Pot using the sauté function. I just love the convenience!
I originally shared this post in November 2019. Updated February 2021 and March 2025 with new photos and more helpful information.
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Ahh, this is amazing, I’m so happy they’re all in once place! I’m going to have to try so many of these. Really excited!! 🙂
I would love to have your cookbook.
This is an abundance of recipes and I am so excited to try them! I am always on the hunt for a great recipe resource and this seems to be the best!
I’m about to make the chicken & mushroom recipe. I’m so excited. It looks delicious.