Unless you're vegetarian or vegan, chicken is probably one of the mainstays of your weekly meal rotation—and for good reason. Not only is it delicious, it's also low in fat, low in calories and high in protein, making it a great addition to any weight loss plan. That said, if you're preparing the same old chicken recipes night after night, it's easy to get stuck in a rut that could have you swearing off poultry altogether. And if you're time-crunched or oven-challenged, you could find most traditional chicken recipes a little daunting. Enter the Instant Pot. There's a reason this electric pressure cooker is selling like hotcakes—it delivers the juicy, tender results of the slow cooker, compressed into as little as half an hour of cooking time. (We're big fans of this Instant Pot you can purchase on Amazon for under $100.) When you don't have the time or foresight to meal-prep the night before, you can toss a few ingredients into the Instant Pot after work and enjoy a healthy, home-cooked meal with minimal hassle. To get you started, we've compiled a list of 20 of our favorite Instant Pot recipes to make any chicken dinner a winner. 1. Chicken Tortilla Soup: A classic tortilla soup that’s Paleo-friendly!  Image courtesy of Foraged Dish 2. Instant Pot Chicken Breasts: Simple and basic can be delicious, especially when it's this juicy and tender.  Image courtesy of A Pinch of Healthy 3. Instant Pot Shredded Chicken: This tender, juicy shredded chicken can be used in limitless recipes.  Image courtesy of A Pinch of Healthy 4. Instant Pot Chicken and Gravy: Cooking a whole chicken has never been so easy (or delicious).  Image courtesy of Nom Nom Paleo 5. Instant Pot Chicken and Rice: This delicious and totally non-daunting dinner is cooked all in one pot.  Image courtesy of A Pinch of Healthy 6. Lemon Mustard Chicken with Potatoes: Moist, juicy chicken, caramelized potatoes and savory seasonings equal a delicious and easy weeknight dinner.  Image courtesy of Mommy's Memorandum 7. Simple Korean Soup: This soup is quite simple, but the addition of sesame oil gives it a complex, nutty flavor.  Image courtesy of Foraged Dish 8. Summer Italian Chicken: When you're hot and tired, keep your house cool by making this Whole30-friendly Italian chicken stew in your Instant Pot or pressure cooker.  Image courtesy of Nom Nom Paleo 9. Instant Pot White Chicken Chili: There's no pressure with this super-easy, 30-minute dinner.  Image courtesy of A Pinch of Healthy 10. Mexican Shredded Chicken: This tender, juicy chicken can be used in tacos, quesadillas, burritos, taco salads and more.  Image courtesy of A Pinch of Healthy 11. Paleo Healing Lemongrass Soup: Flavored with fresh lemongrass, ginger and spicy peppers, this Asian-inspired soup is perfect for when you're feeling under the weather or just want a cozy bowl to curl up with. .jpeg) Image courtesy of Foraged Dish 12. Chicken Noodle Soup from Scratch: You may never buy the canned stuff again after making this cozy comfort recipe at home.  Image courtesy of A Pinch of Healthy 13. Instant Pot Chicken Pho: This authentic chicken pho recipe swaps out the rice noodles for nutrient-packed zucchini noodles.  Image courtesy of Nom Nom Paleo 14. Chicken Burrito Bowls: Your local Tex-Mex chain restaurant has nothing on these yummy layered bowls.  Image courtesy of A Pinch of Healthy 15. Smoky Mexican Chicken Soup: This is the perfect way to satisfy your Mexican food cravings without a single tortilla. 16. Instant Pot Whole "Rotisserie" Chicken: In just 45 minutes, you'll have a tender, juicy whole rotisserie chicken that will satisfy the entire family.  Image courtesy of A Pinch of Healthy 17. Tuscan Chicken Soup: A dollop of pesto on top gives this soup a fresh twist, perfect for a rainy spring day!  Image courtesy of Foraged Dish 18. Chicken Bone Broth: This nutrient-dense superfood is a great base for homemade chicken noodle soup, and can also be enjoyed on its own.  Image courtesy of A Pinch of Healthy 19. Polynesian Chicken Sandwich: Peaches and pineapple add a delicious tropical flair to this super-tender chicken sandwich.  Image courtesy of Num's the Word 20. Hawaiian BBQ Chicken: Combining sweet and savory flavors, this tropical-inspired chicken dish features crushed pineapple and spicy BBQ sauce. Which of these Instant Pot chicken recipes would you like to add to your pressure-cooker collection? If you're head over heels for one that's not on this list, share it with us in the comments! |
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