This is the best and the easiest Instant Pot Chicken and Potatoes recipe you can find. Quick, simple, and yet so delicious.
Friends, I am super excited to share a new recipe with you today for your Instant Pot!
We absolutely LOVE our Instant Pot recipes around here because it can make dinner time and everyday cooking so much easier.
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- Our Instant Pot Green Beans and Potatoes
- Delicious Instant Pot French Dip
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Not only is this Instant Pot recipe going to be one that you’ll want to pin to your Pinterest boards but we have a guest sharing it with you that I couldn’t WAIT for you to meet!
Let’s welcome Corrie Cooks today who is so kind to share this recipe with us! So let’s get to it!
Instant Pot Chicken and Potatoes
Juicy chicken breasts and tender potatoes with a bit of parmesan is an ideal one-pot dinner you can make in only 25 minutes!
It cannot get easier than this as we are sure you have all the ingredients in your pantry already.
Which potatoes to use?
We used new potatoes, but you can go with golden or red potatoes. Just make sure they are small enough.
Can I use frozen chicken?
Yes, you can use frozen chicken, just thaw overnight. I do not recommend going with frozen chicken in the Instant Pot since the potatoes will cook faster and the chicken will stay raw.
Can I use chicken thighs instead of breasts?
Absolutely. The chicken thighs are the juiciest part of the chicken. If using one, decrease cooking time by 5 minutes. Just make sure you are using really small potatoes or small cuts of potatoes. This ensures all is cooked the same.
What about spice blend?
This recipe uses Mediterranean herbs. Still, you can use any types of herbs and spices you like.
How to make the chicken and potatoes recipe
For the full recipe ingredients and instructions, you’ll find the free printable recipe card at the bottom of this post. However, I’d love to walk you through the step-by-step process with images so you can grab more helpful tips along the way!
Gather all the ingredients:
- 2 chicken breasts skinless and boneless
- 1 lb new potatoes cut into chunks
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 2 tbsp freshly grated parmesan
In a large bowl, toss chicken, potatoes, and olive oil.
Season with salt and pepper. Add herbs and toss to combine.
Transfer the mixture into the Instant Pot. Add stock. Make sure potatoes are on the bottom and chicken is on the top of the potatoes.
Lock lid into place. Select Manual and set to High pressure for 15 minutes. Once the cooking cycle is done, perform a quick pressure release.
Sprinkle the potatoes and chicken with parmesan and serve.
Instant Pot Chicken and Potatoes
Equipment
- Pressure Cooker
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts skinless, boneless
- 1 lb new potatoes cut in to chunks
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 2 tbsp fresh grated parmesan
Instructions
- Toss the chicken and potatoes with salt, pepper and olive oil in a large bowl.
- Add herbs and toss to coat.
- Place the potatoes in the Instant Pot. Place the chicken on top of the potatoes.
- Pour in the chicken stock.
- Close the lid and cook at high pressure for 15 minutes.
- Once the cooking is done, perform a quick pressure release.
- Open the lid and sprinkle with parmesan.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
So what do you think? We’d love to hear below in the comments or if you could leave a recipe rating, that would make our day!
What Sides to Serve with This?
The good thing about this dish is that the main dish and side dish are wrapped up in one pot!
However, if you’re like me, I like to have a little something extra with meat and potatoes.
Here are some of our favorite side dish recipes that will go perfectly with this recipe!
Thank you so much Corrie Cooks for sharing this with us today! We hope to have you again soon!
Don’t forget to check out ALL of the Instant Pot recipes over there to add to your meal plan this week!
Looking for More Easy Recipes for Dinner?
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Rachael Yerkes says
Super easy to make, quick, and so dang delicious! one of our go to dinners
Jessica says
That’s great!! Thank you Rachael!
katerina @ diethood.com says
Such an incredibly delicious meal! I can’t wait to try it!
Jessica says
Thank you Katerina!
Toni Dash says
This was really amazing!! Adding this to our favorites!
Jessica says
Oh good, thank you!!
Maddie says
This was super tasty!! However, mine burned to the bottom. All the liquid evaporated and I even added a little extra chicken stock because I didn’t feel like it was enough. How can I fix that? I’m new with an instant pot.
Ashley says
I just made this for dinner! Used 1 cup of chicken stock instead of half. No burning or sticking, but I had to add 20 mins to the cook time (35 mins total). Not sure why… after 15 mins, chicken was very obviously not done yet.
Jessica says
Thank you for letting us know Ashley! That’s so good to know!