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February 10, 2022

Instant Pot Chicken and Potatoes

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With ranch seasoning mix, sour cream, onions, and spices, this Instant Pot Chicken and Potatoes is an easy and delicious dinner! With this dinner is ready in just 3 simple steps.


Article Summary:

In today's post we will make instant pot chicken thighs and potatoes. This comforting and family-friendly recipe is easy to make, comforting, and delicious. Read on to learn how to make the dish, common Q & A's, and more.

Table of contents

  • Let's chat chicken and potatoes in the Instant Pot!
  • Ingredients:
  • Substitutions:
  • How to cook chicken and potatoes in the Instant Pot...
  • Recipe pro-tips:
  • Recipe FAQs:
  • Serving suggestions:
  • Storage directions:
  • Dietary adaptations:
  • Tools needed to make this recipe:
  • More easy Instant pot recipes:
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Get excited because I have another quick and easy dinner recipe for you today! The kind of reliable recipe that takes only 10 minutes of active cooking time and can feed even the hungriest of families.

This pressure cooker chicken and potatoes is a winner, folks! All of the ingredients are easy-to-find and whole foods based (use natural Ranch dressing mix or a homemade seasoning mix if you're concerned about preservatives), not to mention the chicken is melt-in-your-mouth tender and the flavors are top notch.

This recipe easily doubles (see my notes below), is great for meal prep, and is the definition of a hands-off one pot recipe. With only 10 minutes of active cooking time and an easy clean-up, this family-friendly dinner is what weeknight mealtime dreams are made of!

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Let's chat chicken and potatoes in the Instant Pot!

  • Tender & juicy - if you are looking for juicy and tender chicken, look no further than this instant pot chicken thighs recipe! Already more tender from a higher fat content, pressure cooker chicken thighs virtually melt when you cut into them. They're juicy and full of flavor. Making chicken thighs in the Instant Pot is one of my favorite ways to enjoy this cut of chicken!
  • No fuss - this recipe takes only 5-10 minutes of active cooking time. The pressure cooker does the rest of the work. I like to add this meal to the pressure cooker 30 minutes before I wrap up work for the day. Then, dinner is ready when we are!
  • Quick - this pressure cooker chicken recipe takes only 15 minutes of pressure cooking time (plus pressurizing and de-pressurizing time). It's a great dinner for those busy weeknights when the family is hungry but you're short on cooking time.
  • Perfectly seasoned - ranch dressing mix, salt, onion powder, and garlic powder perfectly season the recipe, making it comforting, creamy, and satisfying.
All of the ingredients for chicken and potatoes: chicken, potatoes, onions, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder ,salt, sour cream, and ranch seasoning mix.

Ingredients:

  • White or yellow onion
  • Golden baby potatoes - or baby Yukon gold potatoes
  • Boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • Salt
  • Ranch dressing mix - often found in the salad dressing or seasoning aisles of the grocery store
  • Onion powder
  • Garlic powder
  • Low sodium chicken broth
  • Sour cream - full fat is best but reduced fat also works
  • Grated parmesan cheese (to garnish)

Substitutions:

  • Chicken - if you'd rather make Instant Pot chicken breasts and potatoes you can easily substitute boneless and skinless chicken breasts for the thighs. The breasts will be tender but won't be as juicy as the chicken thighs.
  • Potatoes - cubed Yukon gold or golden potatoes can substitute for the baby potatoes. Cut the potatoes into large, 2-inch chunks and follow the recipe as directed.
  • Sour cream - 2% or full fat Greek yogurt can work in place of the sour cream in a pinch.
  • Broth - vegetable broth can replace the chicken broth, though the flavor will be slightly different.
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How to cook chicken and potatoes in the Instant Pot...

  1. Add the onions, potatoes, and chicken thighs to the Instant Pot. Sprinkle with salt, ranch dressing mix, onion powder, and garlic powder. Gently stir to combine.
  2. Pour the chicken broth over the chicken and potatoes. Gently stir to combine. Lock on the Instant Pot lid and pressure cook on high.
  3. Quick release the pressure. Stir the sour cream into the chicken and potatoes. Serve the chicken and potatoes with grated parmesan cheese to serve.
Chicken in the bowl of an Instant Pot.
An instant pot pot with seasoned chicken.
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An overhead shot of an Instant pot with chicken and potatoes.

Recipe pro-tips:

  • Chicken - this recipe works best with fresh (not frozen) chicken thighs. Defrosted chicken thighs work just as well. Special note: this recipe has not been tested with frozen chicken thighs, so I cannot recommend making this recipe with them.
  • Save time by using hot chicken broth. This will help the chicken and vegetable mixture come to pressure quicker. I recommend heating the broth up while you slice the onions and stir together the veggies and chicken.
  • Doubling the recipe. This recipe can easily be doubled. Just multiply the ingredients by 2 and follow the directions as listed. The cooking time does not need to be adjusted; the pressure cooker will naturally adjust the time it takes to come to pressure to accommodate the extra ingredients.
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Recipe FAQs:

How long to cook chicken and potatoes in the Instant Pot?

Pressure cook chicken and potatoes for 17 minutes in the Instant Pot. Quick-release the pressure before removing the lid.

Can you cook raw chicken with potatoes?

Yes, you definitely can cook raw chicken with potatoes. Just wash your cutting board and cooking service well after handling the chicken and pressure cook the chicken and potatoes together.

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Serving suggestions:

Serve this chicken with steamed broccoli, air fryer green beans, and sautéed zucchini and yellow squash for a complete meal. If you are extra hungry, you can also serve these chicken thighs and potatoes over steamed rice.

Storage directions:

Leftover chicken keeps covered in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. It can be frozen in a freezer-safe container for 2-3 months.

Dietary adaptations:

This recipe is naturally gluten-free and processed sugar-free. To make this recipe dairy-free, use dairy-free ranch seasoning mix and dairy-free sour cream.

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Tools needed to make this recipe:

  • Cutting board
  • Chef knife
  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • Instant Pot or other pressure cooker
  • Silicone spatula

More easy Instant pot recipes:

  • Instant Pot Baby Potatoes
  • Instant Pot BBQ Chicken
  • Instant Pot Bolognese Sauce
  • Instant Pot Chicken Stew
  • Instant Pot Meatballs
  • Instant Pot Turkey Chili
  • Instant Pot Chicken Tacos
  • Instant Pot Pineapple Chicken & Rice
  • Instant Pot Colorado Pork Green Chili

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Instant Pot Chicken and Potatoes

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Chelsea | Mae's Menu 2023
With ranch seasoning mix, sour cream, onions, and spices, this Instant Pot Chicken and Potatoes is an easy and delicious dinner! This recipe makes the most tender chicken in only 3 simple steps!
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Pressurizing & Depressurizing Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 -5 Servings
Calories 432 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium white or yellow onion sliced
  • 1 ½ lb. golden baby potatoes washed
  • 1 ½ lbs. boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1, 1 oz. package ranch dressing mix
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • Grated parmesan cheese to garnish

Instructions
 

  • Add the onions, potatoes, and chicken thighs to the bowl of the Instant Pot (or other pressure cooker). Sprinkle the chicken and vegetables with the salt, ranch dressing mix, onion powder, and garlic powder. Gently stir to combine.
  • Stir the chicken and vegetables in the seasonings. Pour the chicken broth over the seasoned chicken and potatoes. Gently stir to combine. Lock on the Instant Pot lid and pressure cook on high for 17 minutes.
  • Quick release the pressure from the Instant Pot. Stir the sour cream into the chicken and potatoes. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste and serve the chicken and potatoes with grated parmesan cheese to serve.

Notes

1. Leftover chicken keeps covered in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. It can be frozen in a freezer-safe container for 2-3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 432kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 40gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 181mgSodium: 945mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4g
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