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Instant Pot Chicken and Potatoes

Instant Pot Chicken and Potatoes

Juicy chicken and tender potatoes, all cooked in one pot with simple seasonings — the perfect weeknight dinner in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 1200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs chicken thighs or breasts
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp thyme or Italian seasoning
  • 1.5 lbs baby potatoes, halved
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3/4 cup chicken broth

Method
 

  1. Set Instant Pot to sauté. Add olive oil and chicken. Season and brown each side (2 mins).
  2. Cancel sauté. Add onion, garlic, and potatoes.
  3. Pour in chicken broth. Scrape bottom to deglaze.
  4. Seal lid. Pressure cook on high for 10 minutes.
  5. Natural release for 5–8 minutes, then quick release. Stir gently and serve.

Notes

  • For frozen chicken: cook 13 min, skip sauté.
  • Add lemon, BBQ, or cream for variations.
  • Store leftovers up to 4 days in the fridge