These Instant Pot Chicken Dinner Ideas taste great and will make your family happy!
Cooking dinner is a breeze with this list of Instant Pot chicken dinner recipes!
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Whether you are looking for an easy dinner for your family or something to serve guests, chicken is flavorful, well-loved, and affordable. But you probably don’t want to spend all day in the kitchen!
That’s part of the reason I love my Instant Pot!
With most recipes, I can just toss in the ingredients and let the pressure cooker do all the work while I set the table, freshen up or visit with friends and family.
I sure don’t want to spend all night in the kitchen, and because everything cooks in one pot, cleanup is usually a breeze too.
Chicken is my go-to protein because it’s inexpensive, almost everyone likes chicken, and I usually have a healthy supply in my freezer.
Pair that with ingredients I already have in my pantry and these Instant Pot chicken dinner ideas may just be the best thing since sliced bread.
I’m sharing some of my favorite pressure cooker chicken recipes, so you’ll always have an easy recipe for a complete meal up your sleeve on busy weeknights.
Delicious Pressure Cooker Chicken Dinner Recipes
I’m not about guesswork when it comes to getting dinner on the table, so I keep a pretty extensive list of Instant Pot chicken dinner recipes handy.
I like flavorful chicken recipes that come together quickly, and there’s no shortage of options!
Whether you want comfort food (hello, Instant Pot chicken and dumplings!), Mexican food (one such popular recipe is my favorite Instant Pot arroz con pollo), something spicy (Instant Pot Jerk chicken, anyone?), an easy sandwich idea (one great recipe is this Instant Pot BBQ chicken) or an Asian-style dish (like Instant Pot teriyaki chicken over brown rice), these easy Instant Pot chicken recipes for dinner will please your whole family.
So go ahead, put that electric pressure cooker to work with these easy Instant Pot recipes.
Instant Pot Chicken Dinner Recipes
You'll want to try all of these quick and delicious Instant Pot chicken dinner ideas.
Enjoy the bold flavors of the Caribbean with this easy Instant Pot jerk chicken.
Instant Pot chicken and gravy is the classic comfort food you know and love, but with a pressure cooker makeover!
This easy Hawaiian BBQ chicken cooks quickly in the Instant Pot, making a perfect sandwich filling or topping for rice!
Mississippi chicken and frozen noodles cooked in the Instant Pot make for a quick, easy, and flavorful meal--with very little effort!
This family-friendly creamy mustard chicken dinner made in the Instant Pot is so comforting made with big flavors like cream, mustard, tender and juicy chicken, and spinach.
This robust onion soup chicken dish cooks in about 30 minutes.
This Instant Pot chicken with ranch dressing mix is ready in less than 40 minutes and can be used to make sandwiches, served over pasta or rice, or as a topping for baked potatoes.
Enjoy the classic flavors of the Mediterranean with this easy Instant Pot Greek chicken!
Enjoy a classic comfort food made easier in the pressure cooker with this Instant Pot chicken and stuffing!
Skip takeout and make this easy homemade chicken fried rice in your Instant Pot instead!
This instant pot pasta is an easy and hearty recipe the whole family will love.
Make dinner even faster, with this easy recipe for Instant Pot chicken and dumplings using canned Grands biscuits!
Instant Pot Hawaiian chicken combines tender chicken with peppers and pineapple in a sweet and tangy sauce--served over rice that cooks at the same time in the Instant Pot!
This Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese is made in just 25 minutes with simple ingredients! It's creamy, cheesy and packed with flavor! Spice up your week night dinner routines with this spin on mac and cheese!
This flavorful spanish rice and chicken casserole cooks quickly in the Instant Pot, making an easy weeknight meal!
This easy recipe for Mississippi chicken is a quick dump-and-start meal for a busy evening!
This creamy, cheesy Instant Pot tortellini alfredo with chicken is an easy Italian-style meal!
Enjoy teriyaki chicken bowls at home with this quick and easy Instant Pot recipe!
This creamy Instant Pot chicken and wild rice casserole is an easy and hearty comfort food!
You can enjoy Rice-a-Roni and chicken casserole as a quick and easy meal, thanks to the Instant Pot!
Instant Pot Chicken and Potatoes is easy one pot chicken stew that Ukrainian grandmas love to make. This IP version is ready in 10 minutes.
Cheesy chicken, rice, and broccoli cook together in the Instant Pot, creating a comfort food casserole you'll love!
Tender chicken and fluffy Bisquick dumplings combine in a savory broth, for a one-pot Instant Pot meal!
These easy recipe for Instant Pot chicken and dumplings with noodles is a simple way to enjoy the classic comfort food with minimal effort!
Instant Pot chicken pot pie is a classic, hearty meal made simpler with the pressure cooker. You can serve it with biscuits, puff pastry, or topped with pie crust!
This easy Instant Pot enchilada casserole is perfectly layered and feeds a family. Use shredded chicken or beef. This is one of those recipes that everyone will ask for again and again!
This creamy Instant Pot Italian chicken and rice is a saucy classic served with garlic and olive oil rice, for a deliciously easy meal.
This Instant Pot sesame chicken and rice is an easy alternative to takeout!
Instant Pot bacon chicken ranch gnocchi is a quick and easy weeknight dinner. Tender gnocchi and chunks of chicken combine in a creamy, cheesy ranch sauce, topped with crispy crumbled bacon!
These Instant Pot Chicken Taco Bowls are the perfect solution for busy weeknights, and they're healthy too!
This Instant Pot chicken enchilada pasta is an easy one-pot alternative to your favorite enchilada recipe!
Making Mexican chicken stuffed peppers in the Instant Pot pressure cooker is a quick and easy way to enjoy a healthy and tasty twist on the classic version!
Instant Pot sweet and sour chicken with pineapple, peppers, and rice is a quick and easy meal that's better than takeout! You'll love the sweet and tangy sauce, tender chunks of chicken, and flavorful peppers and pineapple. It's a simple, shortcut pressure cooker chicken recipe to help you get dinner on the table fast!
Pressure cooker chicken fettucine alfredo allows you to enjoy your favorite restaurant-quality meal at home, for a fraction of the price!
This is simple Indian chicken curry recipe is made with ginger, garlic, onions alongside flavorful spices, and finished with creamy coconut milk.
Instant Pot taco chicken is so versatile--add it to tacos, burritos, enchiladas, nachos, or whatever you desire!
Love chicken and dumplings but don't have a lot of time? These pressure cooker chicken and dumplings are quick, easy, and delicious!
Instant Pot chicken cacciatore is a simple but flavorful Italian dish that comes together quickly in the pressure cooker!
Cooking Tips for Instant Pot Chicken Dinner Ideas
Chicken is such a time saver in the kitchen, but the last thing you want is undercooked or overcooked chicken.
Here are some cooking tips to help you make sure your chicken dinner recipes for the Instant Pot turn out perfect every time!
- Saute the Chicken if Needed – The Instant Pot saute function lets you brown meat and veggies and can enhance flavor in a recipe. If a recipe calls for doing this, don’t skip that step! But many Instant Pot recipes don’t require it, which can save some time.
- Scrape the Bottom of the Pot — If you’re using the Instant Pot’s Saute button, be sure to add some chicken broth or water and scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the pot before pressure cooking.
- Cooking Time Depends On Size of Chicken – Cooking times are designed to make sure the chicken fully cooks. These times are based on the size of the chicken pieces. You’ll use high pressure for cooking these Instant Pot meals. Many recipes specify cutting chicken a certain way, so be sure to follow those instructions.
- Check for Doneness – Always check for doneness with a meat thermometer. Chicken should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165F. If the chicken is not done, you can reseal the pot and do a 0 or 1-minute pressure cook and check again.
- Pressure Release — Each recipe will specify whether to use a quick release or natural release. I generally prefer using a natural pressure release for chicken, as it results in juicy chicken breasts that are nice and tender. But in some cases, a quick release may be preferred, depending on other ingredients used.
- Cuts of Chicken — If you’re following an Instant Pot chicken breast recipe but want to use chicken thighs instead, you’ll likely either need to increase the cook time or cut the pieces smaller, since Instant Pot chicken thighs take longer to cook through.
- Store Leftovers — You can store leftover chicken in an airtight container in your refrigerator. Did you know you can reheat leftovers in the Instant Pot?
- Make Your Own — Some of these easy chicken recipes call for cream of chicken soup. I like to skip the canned stuff and make homemade cream of chicken soup as a simple yet flavorful substitute.
Can I Use Frozen Chicken for these Easy Instant Pot Dinner Ideas?
Yes, you can cook frozen chicken in your Instant Pot, and many chicken dinner recipes provide instructions for cooking using frozen chicken.
Using frozen chicken will increase your cook time, which is important to note.
If the recipe doesn’t give you alternative instructions for using frozen chicken, it’s probably safest to stick with thawed or fresh chicken breasts, especially if the recipe includes veggies, pasta, or other ingredients that would be overcooked if you were to increase the cook time.
I hope you enjoy these popular Instant Pot chicken recipes as much as we do!
More Easy Dinner Ideas
Here are a few more of our favorite Instant Pot recipes that you’ll want to keep on hand:
- Easy Instant Pot Ground Beef Recipes
- Instant Pot Recipes Using Frozen Meatballs
- Easy Instant Pot Weeknight Dinner Ideas
- Soul-Warming Instant Pot Chicken Soup Recipes
You can also see all of my pressure cooker recipes for more ideas!
One of the best things about the Instant Pot pressure cooker is that it’s faster than a slow cooker, too, so I don’t have to remember to start preparing the meal early in the day.
Find out how to convert your favorite slow cooker recipes into pressure cooker recipes!
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No matter what I was making, side dish or snacks, the instant pot chicken came to great use. From sandwiches to side dishes, all turned out to be a lovely experience. There are more from the list that I am about to try out. Wish me luck.
I’m glad to hear you found it useful, Clara! Best wishes as you try even more recipes! 🙂