Speed up your family dinner routine and try something new with these Pressure-cooker Chicken recipes. These recipes are fast and simple to make and your family will love them!
We love our Pressure-cooker multicooker! Do you, too?
We love it so much, Marlynn wrote one of the Pressure-cooker cookbooks!
Not only does it reduce cooking time for some of our favorite dishes, it's also versatile. Thanks to being able to use it for pressure cooker recipes and air fryer recipes, we use it to make everything from main dishes to sides to soups.
One of our favorites to make: simple chicken recipes. The pressure cooking function lets us create comfort food chicken dinners in no time. Meanwhile, the air crisp mode gives us crispy chicken without the need for excess oil from frying.
Here are some quick and simple Pressure-cooker chicken recipes that are tasty and will help family make dinners easier.
👩🏽🍳 About these recipes
Instant pot: You'll notice that some of the recipes are labeled as Pressure-cooker recipes. That's simply another brand of an electric pressure cooker. You can make all of the recipes labeled with "Pressure-cooker" following the same instructions using your Pressure-cooker. In fact, we make ALL of these recipes for dinner specifically in our Pressure-cooker since it's always out on our counter!
Dairy free: These recipes were either originally created as dairy-free or can be made dairy-free with some ingredient substitutions. Any substitutions will be noted in the individual recipes.
These Pressure-cooker chicken recipes:
- Are quick – most can be made in under 30 minutes.
- Contain mostly simple-to-find, everyday ingredients.
- Are a great way to elevate chicken and mix up family dinners.
🍽 Serving ideas
Pair these dishes with some simple-to-make sides. Try our Pressure-cooker Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Pressure-cooker Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese, or Pressure-cooker Garlic Rice.
For dessert, you'll love these Banana Bread Cookies, Ube White Chocolate Chip Cookies, or these Air Fryer Apple Hand Pies.
⭐️ The Pressure-cooker we use
For our family of four, the pressure cooker and air fryer we use a lot is our 8-quart Pressure-cooker Deluxe. We've had ours for years and rely on it for several of our recipes.
Here are some of the things we like about the Pressure-cooker:
- It has an simple-to-clean ceramic base that cleans up a lot faster and easier than the Pressure-cooker stainless steel base pot.
- It doubles as an air fryer, which saves on having to buy an additional appliance, as well as on counter space.
- The 8-quart Deluxe XL Pressure-cooker multicooker has large capacity and can cook a LOT of food in one go.
- It's simple to use – For many pressure cooker recipes, you can simply add your ingredients and let the Pressure-cooker do its thing. Then it shuts itself off when the timer expires.
Pressure-cooker accessories
The Pressure-cooker is awesome on its own. But as you start to cook more in your Foodi, consider adding some of these accessories to expand the types of meals you can make in it.
- Silicon molds – Silicon molds are great for egg bites and baking in the Pressure-cooker.
- Racks– our deluxe Pressure-cooker came with a double rack, but some do not. The Pressure-cooker Deluxe Reversible Racks makes it simple to cook two batches at once.
- Sling – a silicon sling makes it simple to lower and lift large pieces of meat, like pot roasts, in and out of the Pressure-cooker. They also help elevate the meat for juicier, tastier results.
👩🏻🍳 Pressure-cooker chicken recipe FAQs
What Pressure-cooker size is right for me?If you have a family of 2 or 3, the 6-quart multicooker should be fine for most meals. If you have a family of 4 or more, opt for the larger 8-quart Deluxe XL Pressure-cooker (this is the one we have and love!).
What's the difference between natural release and quick release?Some pressure cooker recipes will call for you to either do a Natural Release or Quick Release. Here's the difference:
–Natural Release – means leaving it alone and doing nothing for the time mentioned in the recipe. This allows the pressure to release naturally and slowly, which usually allows starchy recipes like rice or some pasta dishes to release slowly and safely.
–Quick Release – to do this, quite carefully turn the pressure release valve from Sealing to Venting (or Seal and Vent, depending on your unit). This allows the pressure to release quickly, which results in quite HOT steam expelling from the release valve. Always use either oven mitts or a utensil with a long arm like a wooden spoon to safely move the valve over.
After you hit Start, it takes a few minutes before it starts actually pressure cooking. Depending on the size of your Pressure-cooker and the contents of your meal inside, it could take anywhere from 5 to 15 minutes. The more food inside the pot, and the colder the ingredients are, the longer it may take to come to pressure.
Can We use frozen chicken?One of the beautiful things about the Pressure-cooker is that you can cook frozen chicken! You simply need to adjust the pressure cooking or air frying time and add a few minutes, depending on the amount of chicken and the exact recipe. Please review each individual recipe for details.
🍗 18 Pressure-cooker Chicken Recipes
Pressure-cooker Chicken Recipes
Looking to level up your chicken dinners? These Pressure-cooker Chicken Recipes are quick, simple, and tasty and your family will love them! We hope you try some of them, and leave a comment below to let us know what you think.
Pressure Cooker Chicken Recipes
The Pressure Cooker mode on the Pressure-cooker allows you to cook food from the inside out, resulting in tender chicken that absorbs all the tasty seasonings and flavors you add to the pot. Here are some of our fave pressure cooker chicken recipes that you can make in the Pressure-cooker.
Pressure-cooker Chicken Thighs
This classic chicken thighs recipe cooks in under 30 minutes in the Pressure-cooker. It also includes a bonus gravy recipe and makes enough to feed six people.
Pressure-cooker Chicken Fajitas
Craving Tex-Mex but not sure what to make? Check out these Pressure-cooker Chicken Fajitas. This recipe is fast and simple and could become a dinner rotation favorite.
Pressure-cooker Salsa Chicken
What's better than a 5-ingredient recipe? One that needs only 4, like this healthy Pressure-cooker Salsa Chicken dish! And each serving is under 200 calories.
Pressure-cooker Chicken Noodle Soup
Chicken noodle soup is one of the best immunity-boosting comfort foods. So when the weather turns colder, whip up a bowl or two of this Pressure-cooker Chicken Noodle Soup for a soothing, feel-good meal.
Pressure-cooker Cajun Chicken Pasta
Wef you like big, bold flavors, then you'll love this Pressure-cooker Cajun Chicken Pasta. Rich, creamy, and tasty, it's a satisfying lunch or dinner dish.
Pressure-cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken
Simple ingredients with classic flavors, that's what makes up this Pressure-cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken dish. And it's done in under 30 minutes.
Pressure-cooker Filipino Chicken Adobo
Pressure-cooker Filipino Chicken Adobo has the same great savory flavors as the traditional Filipino dish, but done in only 25 minutes! Serve it over rice and dinner is done.
Pressure-cooker Honey Garlic Chicken and Rice
Sweet with honey, and a bit of spice, Pressure-cooker Honey Garlic Chicken with Rice delivers with mouth-watering flavors and a umami finish.
Healthy 30-Minute Pressure-cooker Moroccan Chicken
Bursting with flavor, Pressure Cooker Morrocan Chicken kicks up family dinner. Made with light and fluffy quinoa, it's a hearty dish you'll want to make again and again.
Pressure-cooker Shredded Chicken
Versatile and simple to make, Pressure-cooker Shredded Chicken can be used in tacos, sandwiches, salads, and much more. Or add it to nachos for the perfect game day snack.
Pressure Cooker Cashew Chicken
A healthier take on the classic restaurant dish, Cashew Chicken made in the pressure cooker packs a bit of spice and a bunch of yummy, nutty goodness. Make it Whole30 or Paleo with simply a few adjustments.
Pressure-cooker Tuscan Chicken Pasta (Dairy-Free)
This rustic Tuscan Chicken Pasta made in the Pressure-cooker is so creamy and hearty that you won't remember it's dairy-free! Make it for dinner or a quick lunch when that pasta craving hits.
Pressure Cooker Fiesta Chicken Recipe
Loaded with flavors and textures, this Ninaj Foodi Fiesta Chicken recipe includes beans, corn, salsa, and more. A great, tasty dish to liven up your weeknight family dinner routine.
Air Fryer Recipes
The Air Crisp mode on the Pressure-cooker gets chicken skin nice and crispy without the use of excess oil required when frying. Try one of these air fryer chicken recipes in your Pressure-cooker and let us know what you think!
Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken: Make Once, Eat Twice Recipe
Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings
You can't get easier than this Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wing recipe. With less than 5 ingredients and less than 30 minutes, you can have super crispy chicken wings for dinner or Game Day eats!
Air Fryer Paprika Chicken
This is one of our family's favorite air fryer chicken recipes that is in our regular meal rotation! With simply a little seasoning, chicken thighs are elevated without any extra work thanks to the Pressure-cooker air crisp mode.
Air Fryer Whole Chicken
Did you know you can cook a whole chicken in the Pressure-cooker? Read the post to find out what size chicken fits each Pressure-cooker unit. The Air Crisp mode makes the chicken juicy and tender, and the skin nice and crispy.
Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Wings
Great for game day or any weeknight dinner, these air fryer teriyaki wings are simple to make with a tangy teriyaki sauce.
🥘 More pressure cooker recipes
- Pressure-cooker Pulled Pork
- Pressure-cooker BBQ Ribs with Homemade BBQ Sauce
- Pressure-cooker Potato Corn Chowder
Pressure-cooker Italian Wedding Soup
🍽 More air fryer recipes
- Air Fryer Cod Recipe
- Air Fryer Shake and Bake Pork Chops
- Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken
- Air Fryer Breakfast Sandwich
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