These Easy Instant Pot Chicken Breast Recipes are going to become your new favourite dinners! Make chicken stir fries, pasta and more.
Instant Pot Chicken Breast Recipes
If you’ve never cooked chicken breasts in the Instant Pot before, you’re missing out! The pressure cooker is a great way to make boring chicken breasts exciting. Try these recipes and make everything from comfort food classics to delicious stir fries and curries.
The best thing about these healthy chicken breast recipes is they couldn’t be easier! No more standing over the stove or repeatedly poking your chicken with a thermometer to ensure everything’s been cooked. They’re as easy as prepping some ingredients, dumping them in and pressing a button!
Looking for ideas to use up chicken thighs instead? Here are the best Instant Pot chicken thigh recipes!
Family Favourites
Try these essential chicken breast recipes in the Instant Pot! Learn how to make plain chicken breasts juicy and flavourful or make comfort food like chicken pot pies instead.
Instant Pot Chicken Breast {3 Ways}
15 minutes
This Instant Pot Chicken Breast recipe is a failproof method of making juicy chicken breasts – choose from three delicious seasonings!
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Calories: 155kcal | Protein: 28g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 77mg | Potassium: 304mg | Vitamin C: 3.3mg | Iron: 0.7mg
Easy Instant Pot Frozen Chicken Breasts
40 minutes
This is the Easiest Ever Instant Pot Frozen Chicken Breasts recipe – just add the chicken and cook on high pressure for 20 minutes!
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Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 728mg | Potassium: 470mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 527IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg
Easy Instant Pot Shredded Chicken {3 Ways}
30 minutes
This Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Breast can be seasoned 3 ways – try Mexican, Greek and Asian. It’s ready in 30 minutes and is super juicy!
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Calories: 166kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 637mg | Potassium: 439mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Vitamin C: 1.3mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.6mg
Instant Pot Crack Chicken
30 minutes
This Instant Pot Crack Chicken is a delicious weeknight chicken dinner made with cream cheese, ranch seasoning, cheddar, bacon and scallions!
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Calories: 487kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 129mg | Sodium: 1073mg | Potassium: 782mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1441IU | Vitamin C: 96mg | Calcium: 232mg | Iron: 2mg
Instant Pot Salsa Chicken {Meal Prep}
30 minutes
This Instant Pot Salsa Chicken is perfect for meal prep – just throw some chicken in the Instant Pot with taco seasoning and salsa and enjoy!
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Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken
20 minutes
This Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken is super easy to make with buffalo wing sauce and blue cheese – serve it with carrot sticks and celery!Â
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Calories: 252kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 2427mg | Potassium: 565mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 5684IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 1mg
Instant Pot Chicken and Potatoes
30 minutes
This Instant Pot Chicken and Potatoes recipe is SO easy! The chicken and potatoes cook at the same time with an easy honey mustard sauce.
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Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 320mg | Potassium: 1084mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 48IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 2mg
Instant Pot Lemon Garlic Chicken
30 minutes
This Instant Pot Lemon Garlic Chicken is made with the most delicious and buttery lemon garlic sauce. It’s ready in just 30 minutes!
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Calories: 337kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 124mg | Sodium: 298mg | Potassium: 1121mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1175IU | Vitamin C: 142mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 2mg
Instant Pot Chicken Pot Pie
45 minutes
This Instant Pot Chicken Pot Pie is a faster way to make pot pie filling and is finished off in the oven with puff pastry.
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Calories: 510kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 796mg | Potassium: 903mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 9958IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 3mg
Stir Fry and Rice Dishes
These stir fry and curries are so much easier than their stovetop counterparts. They’re delicious healthy alternatives to takeout, too!
Instant Pot Stir Fry
30 minutes
This Instant Pot Stir Fry is a delicious, healthy option if you don't have access to a stovetop – all you need is chicken, veggies and a simple sauce!
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Calories: 532kcal | Carbohydrates: 92g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 536mg | Potassium: 933mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 4475IU | Vitamin C: 176mg | Calcium: 116mg | Iron: 2mg
Instant Pot Chinese Lemon Chicken
35 minutes
This Instant Pot Chinese Lemon Chicken is a delicious takeout recipe with a savoury lemon sauce that comes together with pantry staples!
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Calories: 538kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 691mg | Potassium: 763mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 173IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg
Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken
30 minutes
This Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken is an easy takeout-inspired dish complete with a sticky sweet sauce that’s made using pantry staples.
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Calories: 462kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 1340mg | Potassium: 559mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 185IU | Vitamin C: 4.6mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1.4mg
Instant Pot Cashew Chicken {Takeout-Inspired}
35 minutes
This Instant Pot Cashew Chicken is a delicious copycat of your favourite takeout dish, made with common ingredients from your pantry!Â
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Calories: 415kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 748mg | Potassium: 837mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 850IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 3mg
Instant Pot Chicken Fried Rice
25 minutes
This Instant Pot Chicken Fried Rice is a healthier spin on the takeout dish – it uses frozen veggies so it’s ready in less than 30 minutes!
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Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 657mg | Potassium: 410mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 190IU | Vitamin C: 6.4mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 0.9mg
Instant Pot Chicken Curry
35 minutes
This Instant Pot Chicken Curry is filled with a creamy coconut sauce, loaded with veggies and served with rice for a quick dinner fix!
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Calories: 501kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 390mg | Potassium: 712mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 4111IU | Vitamin C: 67mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 4mg
Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala {30 Minutes}
30 minutes
This Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala is an Indian-inspired dish full of fragrant spices and a creamy sauce that's ready in 30 minutes!
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Calories: 574kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 428mg | Potassium: 335mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 400IU | Vitamin C: 0.8mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 1.6mg
The Easiest Instant Pot Butter Chicken
30 minutes
This is the Easiest Instant Pot Butter Chicken – it’s creamy, delicious and tastes just like Indian takeout. Plus, it’s ready in 30 minutes!
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Calories: 507kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 125mg | Sodium: 908mg | Potassium: 663mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 595IU | Vitamin C: 3.4mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 1.3mg
Pasta Recipes
These Instant Pot pasta recipes are amazing! Make everything from chicken parmesan to chicken alfredo in your pressure cooker.
Instant Pot Chicken Parmesan
30 minutes
This Instant Pot Chicken Parmesan is a super easy way to make your favourite comfort food – it’s ready in one pot in less than 30 minutes!
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Calories: 552kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 51g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 131mg | Sodium: 1019mg | Potassium: 1191mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 771IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 186mg | Iron: 3mg
Instant Pot Chicken Pesto Pasta
35 minutes
This Instant Pot Chicken Pesto Pasta is a delicious one pot dinner that comes together in 30 minutes. Use store-bought pesto for easy prep!
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Calories: 376kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 622mg | Potassium: 206mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 800IU | Vitamin C: 52.8mg | Calcium: 300mg | Iron: 2mg
Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken
30 minutes
This Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken is so tender and juicy, filled with spinach, sundried tomatoes and basil in a light cream sauce.
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Calories: 494kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 381mg | Potassium: 701mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1404IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 196mg | Iron: 2mg
Lighter Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo
30 minutes
This Lighter Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo is a healthier version of the classic pasta dish with half the cream and mushrooms for extra veggies.
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Calories: 386kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 959mg | Potassium: 185mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 350IU | Vitamin C: 0.8mg | Calcium: 210mg | Iron: 2mg
The Best Instant Pot Crack Chicken Pasta
30 minutes
This Instant Pot Crack Chicken Pasta is a lighter way to enjoy the cult-favourite dish, made with dried ranch seasoning and sour cream.
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Calories: 370kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.005g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 1491mg | Potassium: 248mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 4.1mg | Calcium: 170mg | Iron: 1.6mg
Instant Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta via The Girl on Bloor
This Instant Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta with salsa and bell peppers is a delicious one pot pasta idea. Just dump all your ingredients and serve – it’s all ready in under 30 minutes!
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Instant Pot Bruschetta Chicken Pasta via The Girl on Bloor
This Instant Pot Bruschetta Chicken Pasta is a delicious one pot pasta recipe that’s perfect for summer and high in protein! And it comes together in less than 30 minutes thanks to your pressure cooker!
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Soup and Chili Recipes
Making soups and chilis in the the Instant Pot is foolproof! These tasty options are full of protein thanks to shredded chicken breasts.
Easy Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup
35 minutes
This Easy Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup is ready in less than 30 minutes. It’s a comforting homemade soup that’s filled with flavour!
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Calories: 332kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 1470mg | Potassium: 1026mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 5405IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 2.2mg
Easy Instant Pot Ramen
30 minutes
This Instant Pot Ramen Noodles with Chicken recipe is a comforting soup dish loaded with your favourite toppings that’s ready in just 30 minutes!
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Calories: 381kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 147mg | Sodium: 2385mg | Potassium: 286mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 16.5mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 3.4mg
Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup
30 minutes
This Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup is a delicious one-pot dinner that’s loaded with Mexican seasonings – it’s ready in just 30 minutes!
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Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 730mg | Potassium: 873mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1050IU | Vitamin C: 41mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 2mg
Instant Pot Chicken Tortellini Soup
20 minutes
This Instant Pot Chicken Tortellini Soup is ultra filling and super delicious. Since you're using frozen veggies, it's ready in 30 minutes!
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Calories: 373kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 1264mg | Potassium: 375mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1050IU | Vitamin C: 20.6mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 1.4mg
Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup
30 minutes
This Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup is a delicious one-pot dinner that’s loaded with Mexican seasonings – it’s ready in just 30 minutes!
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Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 730mg | Potassium: 873mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1050IU | Vitamin C: 41mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 2mg
Instant Pot White Chicken Chili
40 minutes
This Instant Pot White Chicken Chili is a delicious spin on the classic made with green chilis, white beans and shredded chicken!
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Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 916mg | Potassium: 417mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 4.1mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 2.2mg
Instant Pot Chicken Enchilada Soup {Chili’s Copycat} – The Girl on Bloor
This Instant Pot Chicken Enchilada Soup is a delicious copycat of the Chili’s enchilada soup recipe made healthier and with pantry staples! You’ll love this Mexican soup!
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