24 Quick Instant Pot Chicken Recipes for Weeknight Dinners

A collection of easy Instant Pot chicken recipes that are perfect for busy weeknights—just grab your pressure cooker and some chicken. pressure cooker chicken

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Easy Instant Pot Chicken Recipes

Two staples in our weeknight rotation are the Instant Pot and versatile chicken. Because they make dinner quick and satisfying, we gathered a selection of our favorite easy Instant Pot chicken recipes to share. Pull out your pressure cooker, choose a recipe, and enjoy a fast, flavorful meal.

Why We Love the Instant Pot

The Instant Pot is more than a pressure cooker—it’s a multifunctional countertop appliance that saves time and simplifies cooking. It can handle everything from soups and stews to desserts and sides, making it ideal for busy families. I love experimenting with new dishes in the Instant Pot, from casseroles and beans to muffins and even cheesecake. If you need fast, reliable weeknight meals, this appliance and the recipes below will help.

Quick Instant Pot Tip: Corn on the Cob

The Instant Pot steams corn on the cob incredibly fast and consistently. No special recipe required—just follow these simple steps:

  • Place the rack in the bottom of the pot, add the ears of corn and ½ cup of water.
  • Close the lid and set the vent to sealing.
  • Cook on manual/high pressure: 8 minutes for 2 ears; 10 minutes for 3–4 ears; 12 minutes for 4–6 ears; 15 minutes for 6–12 ears.
  • Allow the pressure to release naturally.
  • You can cook corn with the husk on—just trim the ends. Once cooled, the husk and silk slide off easily.

Our favorite Instant Pot pressure cooker chicken recipes include a wide range of flavors and styles—perfect for rotating through weeknights and keeping meals interesting.

weeknight instant pot recipes

  1. Mongolian Chicken by Sweet and Savory Meals
  2. Chicken Marsala by A Mind Full Mom
  3. Whole Chicken by A Mind Full Mom
  4. Chicken Adobo by Savory Tooth
  5. Chicken Wings from Fresh and Frozen by Sweet and Savory Meals
  6. Orange Chicken by Sweet and Savory Meals
  7. Teriyaki Chicken by Salt and Lavender
  8. Chicken Thighs with Olives and Capers by Tasting Page
  9. Salsa Verde Chicken by A Mind Full Mom
  10. Chicken Cacciatore by Delicious Meets Healthy
  11. Honey Sriracha Chicken by Salt and Lavender
  12. Chicken Enchilada Casserole by Wonder Mom Wannabe
  13. Chicken Jalapeño Popper Soup by This Old Gal
  14. Keto Buffalo Chicken Cauliflower Mac and Cheese by It’s Simple
  15. Chicken Tortilla Soup by Salt and Lavender
  16. Swiss Chicken by Wonder Mom Wannabe
  17. Asian Sesame Chicken by Living Sweet Moments
  18. Hawaiian Chicken Bowls by Wonder Mom Wannabe
  19. Bang Bang Chicken by Domestic Super Hero
  20. Butter Chicken by Two Sleevers
  21. Chicken Korma by Two Sleevers
  22. Cilantro Lime Chicken by Domestic Super Hero
  23. Crack Chicken by Baking Beauty
  24. Teriyaki Chicken (21-Day Fix) by The Foodie and the Fix

Our pick for the easiest and fastest weeknight Instant Pot recipe—simple, fast, and delicious.

Instant Pot Spinach Artichoke Chicken

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24 Easy Instant Pot Chicken Recipes