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The Best Chicken Recipes You Can Make in Your Instant Pot

Jenna Sims, Associate Digital Editor at Southern Living
By Jenna Sims Updated April 06, 2022
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Credit: Photography: Caitlin Bensel, Prop Styling: Audrey Davis, Food Styling: Rishon Hanners

These quick and easy Instant Pot chicken recipes will allow you to get a warm, homemade meal on the table no matter how busy your weeknight may be. If you're not sure how to cook chicken in your Instant Pot, these recipes will show you exactly what settings to use for the best results. From soups to fried chicken to wings, you'll be surprised to learn how many different ways there are to cook chicken in your favorite multi-cooker. After trying out a few of these crowd-pleasing recipes, using your Instant Pot just may become your new favorite way to cook chicken. And if you don't already have an Instant Pot in your kitchen, browsing these mouthwatering recipes will probably have you wanting to buy one ASAP. You can check out a list of our favorite Instant Pots here so you can add one to your cart and be on your way to cooking these simple chicken recipes in no time. 

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Instant Pot Chicken Thighs

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Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Thighs

Serve these chicken thighs with sauce over rice for a quick and satisfying meal that will have everyone requesting seconds. 

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Instant Pot Fried Chicken

Instant Pot Fried Chicken
Credit: Photography: Caitlin Bensel, Prop Styling: Audrey Davis, Food Styling: Rishon Hanners

Recipe: Instant Pot Fried Chicken

This recipe will help make sure your chicken is tender on the inside and crunchy on the outside with a helping hand from your Instant Pot. 

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Instant Pot Crack Chicken

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Recipe: Instant Pot Crack Chicken

You can get this addicting recipe on the table in just 30 minutes. It can be served on bread as a sandwich, over egg noodles, or as a dip. 

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Instant Pot BBQ Chicken

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Recipe: Instant Pot BBQ Chicken

The pressure cook setting on a multi-cooker will allow you to cook tender and flavorful BBQ chicken without taking all day. 

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Instant Pot Lemon Chicken

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Recipe: Instant Pot Lemon Chicken

Lemons and fresh herbs are always a winning combination, especially when paired with the natural flavors of chicken thighs. 

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Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup

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Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup

Gone are the days where you have to devote hours over the stove to prepare a comforting pot of soup. This chicken tortilla soup comes together in a fraction of the time but still has all of the flavor.

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Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings

Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings
Credit: Photography: Caitlin Bensel, Prop Styling: Audrey Davis, Food Styling: Rishon Hanners

Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings

Using multiple settings on your Instant Pot will allow you to cook homemade chicken and dumplings all in one pot with just 30 minutes of hands-on time. 

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Instant Pot Chicken Wings

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Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Wings

This homemade wing sauce uses red pepper jelly and apple cider vinegar to create a finish that's a little spicy and a little sweet. It takes Instant Pot wings to the next level. 

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Instant Pot Chicken Cacciatore

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Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Cacciatore

This Chicken Cacciatore can be served over pasta, cauliflower rice, or on its own. No matter what you choose to pair it with, this Italian-inspired dish will be a weeknight winner.

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Instant Pot Chicken and Rice

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Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken and Rice

We've made a weeknight classic easier to pull together, but it still offers the same delicious flavor.

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Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip

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Recipe: Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip

Bringing Buffalo Chicken Dip to any game-day party or potluck will ensure you get invited back time and time again.

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Instant Pot Chicken Tacos

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Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Tacos

Cooking chicken with your favorite multi-cooker will make it flavorful and tender enough to shred with two forks.

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Instant Pot White Chicken Chili

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Recipe: Instant Pot White Chicken Chili

You can get a comforting chili dinner on the table in just 45 minutes thanks to this recipe.

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Instant Pot Chicken Pot Pie

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Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Pot Pie

Lean on your Instant Pot and frozen biscuit dough for any easy take on the classic dish.

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