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If you don’t have an Instant Pot yet, I’m not sure what you’re waiting for (all though, rest assured, you likely won’t get through this list of Instant Pot chicken recipes without ordering one). It’s the perfect tool for pretty much everything, thanks to the fact that it’s a slow-cooker, pressure-cooker, rice-cooker, steamer and sauté pan, all in a single machine. (And really, what more could you possibly ask for?)
If you’ve been staring at your Instant Pot for a couple of weeks, not sure what to do with it, these easy Instant Pot chicken recipes will serve as serious inspiration. Chicken is a weeknight staple, but sometimes it can be a pain to cook. Instead of worrying about sheet pan or stovetop dinners, try cooking your chicken in the Instant Pot instead. It’s just as tasty, and usually much quicker.
The 17 Instant Pot chicken recipes below are packed with protein and flavor, call for simple ingredients, and don’t require much cleanup. Add one (or several) to next week’s meal plan.

For meal prep, nothing is more versatile than a big batch of seasoned Instant Pot chicken breasts.

This sweet and spicy Instant Pot chicken is great over rice or another whole grain, alongside a pile of stir-fried veggies.

If you usually find chicken breasts too dry, this Instant Pot Italian chicken will change your mind.

Whether you serve it in tacos or burritos, over rice or salad, this Mexican-style Instant Pot chicken will add a zing to your meal.

It doesn’t need to be game day for it to be chicken wing day.

Chicken noodle soup fixes everything, and the Instant Pot solves the mystery of how to make chicken noodle soup on a weeknight.

This saucy Instant Pot lemon butter chicken works best served over a big pile of rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes.

Whether chicken and dumplings is old hat, or a new-to-you combination, this Instant Pot version is a stellar addition to the dinner rotation.

Broth-based soups are great, but sometimes a creamy chicken soup is what really does the trick.

Think you can’t get crispy skinned chicken thighs in the Instant Pot? Think again.

This Instant Pot shredded chicken is the perfect add-on to any weeknight dinner.

You’ll always be ready for taco Tuesday with these easy Instant Pot chicken tacos.

Who doesn’t love a good teriyaki chicken thigh?

Mushrooms add extra meaty texture to this luscious Instant Pot chicken stew.

Chipotle can wait—next time you’re craving a burrito bowl, do it in the Instant Pot.

Where’s the beef? Not in this Instant Pot chicken chili.

This simple Instant Pot chicken and rice recipe is made with herbs and veggies, so it’s extra delicious.
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