50 Healthy & Easy Instant Pot Chicken Recipes

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Last Updated on January 4, 2020

I hope you enjoy this round-up of 50 healthy Instant Pot Chicken recipes! You’ll find recipes for Indian, Mexican, and one-pot chicken meals. 

Cooking chicken that is moist and full of flavor has never been easier than using the Instant Pot. I recommend getting the 6-quart version if you don’t have one yet. The possibilities are endless for making healthy and delicious gluten-free and dairy-free meals.

I had such fun gathering up all of these delicious contributions to this Instant Pot Chicken recipe round-up. So many of my blogger friends shared their most delicious creations.

There are so many amazing recipes linked in this post that I’ve organized them into categories to make it easier to find what you need:

• Instant Pot Chicken Soups & Stews
• Easy Instant Pot Chicken recipes
• Keto & Low-Carb Instant Pot Chicken recipes
• Indian Instant Pot Chicken recipes
• Mexican Instant Pot Chicken recipes

I think you’ll find that there’s something for everyone in this epic round-up of Instant Pot chicken recipes. Now onto the food!

Instant Pot Chicken Soups & Stews

The recipes in this category include Instant Pot chicken soups and stews that are hearty, nourishing, gluten free and dairy free.

1. Instant Pot Chicken Curry by Clean Eating Kitchen (pictured above)

This Instant Pot Chicken Curry Soup is a delicious, easy recipe that is perfect for paleo, Whole30 and gluten-free diets.

2. Instant Pot Healthy Chicken Pot Pie Soup by 40 Aprons

A super rich and creamy chicken pot pie soup based on the comfort food classic. Whole30 and paleo, too.

3. Instant Pot White Bean and Chicken Soup by Dear Crissy (pictured below)

This healthy white bean, chicken, and vegetable soup is a comforting dinner recipe that you’re sure to love!

4. Gluten-free Pressure Cooker Chicken Vegetable Soup Recipe by From Val’s Kitchen

Pressure Cooker Chicken Vegetable Soup is a healthy, comforting meal perfect for warming up on a cold day or for eating when you’re feeling under the weather. This easy one-pot recipe is naturally gluten-free.

5. Instant Pot Italian Chicken Stew by Savory Tooth

This Italian stew has tender, shredded chicken accompanied by vegetables like onions, celery, carrots, and tomatoes. It’s great for low carb, keto, paleo, and gluten free diets.

6. Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup by A Pinch of Healthy

Instant Pot chicken tortilla soup is a delicious, quick and easy dinner that you can throw together in less than thirty minutes.

7. Thai Chicken Zucchini Noodle Soup by The Movement Menu (pictured below)

This Thai chicken zucchini noodle soup is a fast and easy Instant Pot recipe that will be loved by the whole family. Thi Whole30 compliant soup is made with plenty of vegetables and juicy chicken thighs and an absolute must for meal prep and one pot recipes.

Easy Instant Pot Chicken Recipes

The recipes included in this category have an emphasis on ease of preparation, perfect for those busy weekdays when you just need to get food on the table fast!

8. Instant Pot Chicken Cacciatore by Clean Eating Kitchen

This Instant Pot Chicken Cacciatore dish is perfect for an easy meal prep lunch or dinner that is paleo and Whole30 diet friendly.

9. Instant Pot Easy Chicken & Sweet Potato Dinner by Clean Eating Kitchen

Here’s a super simple and easy Chicken & Sweet Potato Dinner recipe that only takes 30 minutes. It’s a delicious, Whole30 Instant Pot chicken recipe perfect for busy weeknights.

10. The Easiest Instant pot Whole Chicken Recipe by Recipes From A Pantry

You’ve found the best and easiest Instant Pot whole chicken recipe. This recipes for cooking a whole chicken in the Instant Pot takes less than 45 mins and produces a moist and flavourful rotisserie style chicken – total perfection.

11. Instant Pot Fall Off The Bone Chicken by Instant Pot Family Recipes

This whole chicken pressure cooker recipe for the Instant Pot will make you a dinner-time hero in well under an hour and will leave our friends and family begging for seconds.

12. BBQ Chicken for Instant Pot by Umami Girl (pictured below)

Instant pot BBQ pulled chicken is a quick, healthy, four-ingredient meal that the whole family will love.

13. How To Make Instant Pot Whole Chicken by This Farm Girl Cooks

Instant Pot Whole Chicken is tender and juicy. It’s the perfect tool for meal prep, a Sunday dinner, or for recipes throughout the week!

14. Instant Pot Chicken Breasts by A Pinch of Healthy

This is my tried and true method for making Instant Pot chicken breasts that are tender, juicy and delicious!

15. Instant Pot Pressure Cooker Chicken Breast Recipe by Wholesome Yum

The Instant Pot is the easiest way to make shredded chicken! This recipe also has a chart for how long to cook it based on weight.

16. Instant Pot Chicken Chili by Diabetes Strong (pictured below)

Instant Pot Chicken Chili is a delicious green chili (chile verde) conveniently made in the Instant Pot with only a few ingredients. You’ll have a healthy meal ready in no time with this recipe!

Keto and Low Carb Instant Pot Chicken Recipes

The recipes in this section are all great for keto and low carb diets.

18. Instant Pot Garlic Lemon Chicken by Instant Pot Cooking

This Instant Pot Garlic Lemon chicken is easy to make and is low carb, paleo, and keto friendly.

19. The Best Instant Pot Chicken Breast by Recipes From A Pantry

Looking for the best Instant Pot chicken breast recipe? You’ve found it. This method produces flavourful, tender, perfect chicken breasts using fresh or frozen chicken. Excellent for meal prep and make-ahead meal solutions.

20. Mom’s Chicken Curry by Piping Pot Curry

Mom’s authentic Chicken Curry recipe made in Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker. This chicken curry instant pot recipe is made in a simple onion-tomato gravy with the aroma of whole spices. This is the best Chicken Curry you will ever have!

21. Instant Pot Salsa Chicken by Unsophisticook (pictured below)

This delicious spicy shredded Instant Pot salsa chicken recipe is equally perfect for weeknight dinners and weekend meal prep! It’s easy to prepare, super versatile, and freezes well. Just 4 ingredients and under 40 minutes prep to table!

22. Mexican Chicken Pollo Con Salsa Rojo by Two Sleevers

This super-simple yet flavorful Mexican Chicken Pollo con Salsa Roja will add great pizzazz to your dinner table. Great way to change up your chicken game! It’s fast, delicious, low carb and extremely flavorful.

23. The Best Instant Pot Whole Chicken Recipe by Tasty Galaxy

This amazing Instant Pot Rotisserie Chicken is easy to make, and is so delicious! You will never buy the Rotisserie Chicken at the grocery store, after you try this one.

24. Instant Pot Chicken Thighs Soup by Low Carb Yum

Easy comforting chicken soup that’s low carb and gluten-free

25. Low Carb Sesame Ginger Chicken by Two Sleevers (pictured below)

Instant Pot Low carb sesame ginger chicken is very versatile. Eat it plain, over zoodles, with rice, or in a lovely crunchy salad. Be sure to substitute tamari for the soy sauce in this one to make it gluten-free!

26. Low Carb Instant Pot Salsa Chicken by Tasty Galaxy

This healthy and low carb Instant Pot Salsa Chicken is perfect for all your meal prepping! Serve with cauliflower rice and a salad for a delicious low carb meal.

27. Peruvian Chicken Recipe by Bacon is Magic

Peruvian rotisserie-style chicken is easy to make mid-week and is great for those on a low carb or keto diet.

28. Pressure Cooker Whole Chicken by Low Carb Yum

Make an easy and delicious whole chicken for the whole family, using a pressure cooker.

29. Pressure Cooker Chili Lime Chicken Thighs by Tasting Page (pictured below)

Pressure cooker chili lime chicken thighs have a nice sweet heat, and are moist and super fast to cook when prepared in an Instant Pot. It makes for an easy, healthy mid-week meal.

Indian Instant Pot Chicken Recipes

30. Chicken Vindaloo in Instant Pot by Spice Cravings

This Chicken Vindaloo recipe is a variation of the popular Indian curry dish from Goa on the west coast of India. I tweaked the traditional vindaloo recipe to make it a weeknight recipe that can be made in 30 minutes.

31. Instant Pot Chicken Curry by Paint The Kitchen Red

This authentic Indian Instant Pot chicken curry is a delicious family recipe. Made with bone-in chicken, the Instant Pot cooks up tender chicken with lots of flavor. 

32. Chicken Vindaloo by Piping Hot Curry

Authentic Goan Chicken Vindaloo made in the Pressure Cooker or Instant Pot. Vindaloo is a traditional Goan curry which is made with meat cooked in onions, ginger, garlic, along with lots of aromatic whole spices and the tanginess of vinegar.

33. Easy Instant Pot Butter Chicken and Saffron Rice by Spice Cravings

Tender and juicy chicken, cooked in a creamy tomato sauce, with pot-in-pot Saffron flavored Basmati Rice! 

34. Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala by Movement Menu

I’ve got an Instant Pot paleo chicken tikka masala that is so full of flavor and gets whipped up very quickly. It is so delicious and tastes wonderful over a bed of cauliflower rice. This dish is low carb, dairy free and Whole30 compliant, too!

Mexican Instant Pot Chicken Recipes

35. Instant Pot Chicken Taco Soup by Everyday Maven

This Instant Pot Chicken Taco Soup Recipe has all of the flavors you love from Tacos in a comforting soup! Naturally gluten free and dairy free!

36. Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Tacos by Cook Eat Go

This easy to make shredded chicken is perfect to make for chicken tacos or to add into a soup! With just a couple spices it is easy to make at any time.

37. Instant Pot Tomatillo Chicken Stew by Upstate Ramblings

This quick easy one dish meal combines tomatillos with grape tomatoes and chicken thighs for a hearty chicken stew that is just a little bit spicy.

38. Instant Pot Chicken Tinga Tacos by Get Inspired Everyday (pictured below)

Taco Tuesday couldn’t be easier with the help of the Instant Pot. You can serve this Chicken Tinga with your choice of shells, my favorite is lettuce wraps!

Instant Pot Chicken Recipes – The Best of the Rest!

39. Instant Pot Noodles with Chicken by Clean Eating Kitchen

This Instant Pot Noodles with Chicken recipe is an easy, gluten-free dinner to make mid-week when you’re craving something flavorful and comforting.

40. 5 Easy Whole 30 Instant Pot Chicken Marinades by Get Inspired Everyday

These Instant Pot marinades have been a total life saver lately! I love having these prepped ahead and in the freezer for extra busy weeks.

41. Sweet & Smoky BBQ Chicken Drumsticks by Gusty by Nature

Think you can’t have great barbecue chicken if you don’t have your own smoker? Think again! It will be ready in a matter of minutes, with a deep smoky flavor and fall-off-the-bone tenderness.

42. Instant Pot Lemon Chicken Recipes by Berly’s Kitchen

A simple Instant Pot lemon chicken recipe featuring tender chicken breast seasoned with garlic and thyme, topped with a savory lemon sauce.

43. Instant Pot Moroccan Chicken by Urban Bliss Life (pictured below)

This healthy Instant Pot Moroccan Chicken recipe is packed with flavor and is sure to become a family favorite! It’s gluten-free, dairy-free, and comes together in just 30 minutes.

44. Pressure Cooker Sweet and Sour Chicken Thighs by Bites of Wellness

This Sweet and Sour Chicken recipe is Whole30, gluten free,, sugar free and so simple to make! Ready in the less than 30 minutes, this recipe is better than takeout!

45. Instant Pot Creamy White Chicken Chili by Paleo Gluten-Free Guy

Instant Pot Creamy White Chicken Chili is a quick and easy meal that’s Paleo and Whole30-friendly! Packed with veggies, it has a simple twist to make it even richer and more filling.

46. Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken by Berly’s Kitchen

A honey garlic chicken recipe using everyone’s favorite pressure cooker. Tender chicken coated with a sweet, savory glaze. Skip the take out and try this!

47. Grilled Instant Pot Jamaican Jerk Chicken by Paint the Kitchen Red

This Instant Pot Jamaican Jerk Chicken recipe features succulent bone-in chicken with boldly spiced Caribbean flavors, beautifully finished on the grill.

48. Egg Roll in a Bowl by Whole New Mom (pictured below)

This Healthy Egg Roll in a Bowl has all of the great flavor of Egg Rolls, but it’s a sure to please Easy One Pan Meal without the carbs and grains of typical egg roll wrappers.

49. Instant Pot Lemon Chicken Soup with Rice by Clean Eating Kitchen

This is a great one-pot meal that is perfect for meal prep or for busy weeknights. This healthy chicken dinner recipe is gluten-free and so hearty and comforting.

50. Instant Pot Chicken & Potato Stew by Clean Eating Kitchen (pictured below)

This easy Instant Pot Chicken Stew is loaded with potatoes and vegetables, making it a delicious, nourishing, and comforting recipe.

Conclusion

I hope you enjoyed this Instant Pot chicken recipe round-up, featuring meals that are simple, healthy, and all gluten-free and dairy-free. Are you hungry yet? I know I am! Let me know which of the recipes you end up trying, or if you have a favorite that wasn’t included here.

And, check out my full listing of healthy Instant Pot recipes that are all gluten free and dairy free. I’ve also recently added a post for how to cook a frozen chicken breast in the Instant Pot. 

Also, don’t miss my recipe round-ups of Vegan Instant Pot recipes and Instant Pot Soup recipes.

Lastly, you should also check out my authorized Instant Pot cookbook, the Healthy Meal Prep Instant Pot Cookbook: No-Fuss Recipes for Nutritious, Ready-to-Go Meals!

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