30 Chicken Breasts Instant Pot Recipes To Get You Through the Month!

November 6, 2024
Written by Kristy J. Norton

Just when you thought that chicken breasts couldn’t be a better ingredient, you discover that they can be cooked in an Instant Pot without any hassle at all. Best of all, these chicken breasts Instant Pot recipes show you just how delicious your dishes can be. Go ahead and give them a try! 

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1. Honey Sesame Chicken Breast 

Sweet and aromatic, this dish tastes so good but it is so simple to prepare! Simply saute the chicken breasts in the Instant Pot with aromatics. Then, pour in soy sauce, ketchup, and red pepper flakes before pressure cooking. Stir in honey and sesame oil, thicken the sauce, and then top with sesame seeds and green onions! 

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Honey Sesame Chicken Breast

2. Chicken Breast, Broccoli, Quinoa, and Cheese 

This recipe boasts the perfect balance between healthy and indulgent! Add butter and aromatics to the Instant Pot and then saute. Pour in chicken breast, quinoa, and broth and then pressure cook until tender. Stir in broccoli and cheese and let steam until the broccoli is crisp tender and the cheese is melted! 

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Chicken Breast, Broccoli, Quinoa, and Cheese

3. Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken 

Creamy, cheesy, and savory, this dish makes for a cozy dinner! Begin by pressure cooking the chicken breast in broth and garlic. When done, shred the chicken and stir in cream cheese, parmesan, and spinach. Mix well and then serve! 

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Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken

4. Lemon Pepper Chicken and Wild Rice

This recipe gives you a full delicious meal with the perfect amount of zest to it! Saute the chicken in the Instant Pot before adding in water, chicken broth, lemon juice, cream of chicken soup, lemon pepper, and wild rice. Let all of this pressure cook until tender. Then, stir in some butter and enjoy! 

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Lemon Pepper Chicken and Wild Rice

5. Chicken Fajitas

These fajitas are a little different but in the best way possible – they are flavorful and saucy, making for the most amazing filling! All you have to do is to add chicken breasts to your Instant Pot along with salsa, taco seasoning, peppers, and onions. Pressure cook the ingredients and then add to tortillas and enjoy!

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Chicken Fajitas

6. Ranch Chicken and Potatoes 

Chicken and potatoes in ranch seasoning – what more could you ask for? Season the chicken and potatoes with herbs, spices, and ranch seasoning. Place the meat and veggies into an Instant Pot filled with broth and pressure cook. Once everything is tender, toss in more ranch seasoning and parmesan cheese before serving! 

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Ranch Chicken and Potatoes

7. Tuscan Chicken Pasta

This incredible recipe captures all the flavors of Tuscany in a dish! Toss the chicken in spices and brown in the Instant Pot before adding in aromatics, seasonings, pasta, milk, and broth. Pressure cook all of this and then remove the chicken. Stir in cream cheese, parmesan, spinach, and sun dried tomatoes. Mix well and add the chopped chicken back in! 

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Tuscan Chicken Pasta

8. Juicy Chicken Breast

Enjoy the most tender chicken breast thanks to this recipe – as an added bonus, you probably already have all the ingredients you need in your kitchen right now! First, coat the chicken breasts in spices and then brown in butter in the Instant Pot. Pour in broth and cook the chicken until it is tender. If you want, you can thicken up the cooking juices and serve as a gravy! 

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Juicy Chicken Breast

9. Creamy Chicken Breasts 

This is another simple recipe that produces the yummiest results! Pour broth into the Instant Pot and then add in the chicken breasts. Drizzle Italian dressing mix over the chicken and then pour in cream of chicken soup. Pressure cook until done and then stir in cream cheese. Serve the chicken and sauce over hot rice! 

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Creamy Chicken Breasts

10. Pesto Parmesan Chicken Breast and Potatoes

Yes, this recipe is as good as it sounds! Season and sear the chicken breasts in the Instant Pot before adding in potatoes, garlic, and broth. Pressure cook this until everything is tender and then stir in pesto and parmesan cheese! 

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Pesto Parmesan Chicken Breast and Potatoes

11. Chicken and Black Bean Chili

Hearty and filled with flavor, this chili is sure to hit the spot on a cold day! Pour pinto and black beans, crushed tomatoes, broth, and spices. Place the chicken breasts in the middle of this and pressure cook. Once done, shred the chicken and add back into the filling. Serve with your desired toppings! 

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Chicken and Black Bean Chili

12. Chicken Taco Bowls

With this recipe, you can make a whole taco bowl in your Instant Pot, all at once! To the Instant Pot, add broth, chicken breasts, taco seasoning, corn, black beans, salsa, and rice. When everything is cooked, fluff the rice, shred the chicken, and then serve with whatever toppings you like! 

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Chicken Taco Bowls

13. Thai Inspired Chicken Breast

This recipe has all of the flavor and none of the fuss! Add coconut milk, red curry paste, aromatics, tamari, lime juice, and tomatoes to the Instant Pot and give it a good stir. Then, place the chicken breasts in the middle and pressure cook. Once done, shred and return back to the sauce before serving! 

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Thai Inspired Chicken Breast

14. Balsamic Chicken Breast 

The balsamic vinegar brightens up the chicken, making for a flavorful dish! Saute the chicken with aromatics and butter in the Instant Pot. Then, pour in the balsamic vinegar, tomatoes, herbs, and seasonings. Pressure cook until perfectly tender and then serve with a side of veggies! 

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Balsamic Chicken Breast

15. Ginger Chicken and Rice Soup 

This is just the recipe that you want to whip up when you are feeling under the weather! Saute the veggies and aromatics – including the ginger – before adding in chicken broth, chicken breasts, and herbs into the Instant Pot. Pressure cook until tender and then stir in cauliflower rice and cook until done! 

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Ginger Chicken and Rice Soup 

16. Greek Chicken Breast

Keep it fresh and tangy with this Greek-inspired recipe! Add the chicken breast and onions to the Instant Pot. Then, whisk together a mix of lemon juice, red wine vinegar, oregano, olive oil, and seasonings and pour this into the pot. Pressure cook before shredding the chicken and serving with its juices! 

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Greek Chicken Breast

17. Marinara Chicken 

This saucy and cheesy dish is perfect for serving over pasta! Brown the chicken before pressure cooking with garlic, tomatoes, herbs, and spices until tender. Once done, transfer the chicken to a baking dish and top with the sauce from the Instant Pot. Sprinkle on mozzarella cheese and then broil until the cheese is melted! 

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Marinara Chicken

18. Greek Chicken Bowls 

Make up a delicious meal with lots of fresh flavors without any hassle at all! In the Instant Pot mix up olive oil, garlic, paprika, and oregano and then add in chicken breasts. Pressure cook this until tender and then remove the chicken. Add in couscous and let it get nice and fluffy. Serve the chicken and couscous with a homemade yogurt sauce and fresh veggies! 

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Greek Chicken Bowls

19. Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast

If you are looking for an elegant dish that is chock full of flavor, then you are going to want to give this recipe a try! Mix up ricotta, mozzarella, and spinach. Then, slice the chicken and sprinkle with spices. Add the cheese and spinach stuffing and wrap the chicken in bacon. Brown the chicken in the Instant Pot before adding in water and pressure cooking until tender! 

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Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast

20. White Chicken Lasagna 

Love lasagna but don’t have the time it takes to make it? That’s not a problem thanks to this recipe! Simply add chicken breast, broken lasagna noodles, broth, alfredo sauce, herbs, and spices and pressure cook. Stir in parmesan cheese and spinach into the pot and serve! 

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White Chicken Lasagna

21. Chicken Quesadilla 

Make chicken quesadillas even easier to make with this recipe! All you have to do is add chicken to your Instant Pot and then pour salsa over it. Pressure cook this until tender and then shred. Add the chicken to a tortilla along with cheese, fold, and then grill on each side on a skillet! 

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Chicken Quesadilla

22. Chinese Lemon Chicken 

Here is a Chinese twist on a more traditional lemon chicken dish! Place the chicken breasts in the Instant Pot and pour in lemon juice, soy sauce, water, sugar, rice vinegar, ginger, and chili garlic sauce. Pressure cook until tender and then stir in lemon zest and thicken up the sauce! 

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Chinese Lemon Chicken

23. Hoisin Chicken Breast 

Make this takeout worthy dish for a delicious meal! Add the chicken breasts to the Instant Pot. Then, whisk together hoisin sauce, soy sauce, honey, ginger, rice vinegar, and chili garlic sauce. Pour this over the chicken and pressure cook. When done, thicken up the sauce and serve! 

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Hoisin Chicken Breast

24. Hibachi Chicken 

The chicken and veggies are bathed in a savory sauce that tastes amazing with rice! Combine soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and pepper and add to the Instant Pot. Place the chicken and veggies in the pot and pressure cook. Once it is all done, thicken the sauce and top with green onions and sesame seeds! 

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Hibachi Chicken

 

25. Honey Mustard Garlic Chicken 

This cozy dish is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it! Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and minced garlic and then brown in the Instant Pot. Add in mustard, honey, sweetener, and broth and pressure cook until tender. Then, remove the chicken from the pot and stir in Greek yogurt into the sauce. Pour the sauce over the chicken and serve! 

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Honey Mustard Garlic Chicken

26. Pineapple Chicken Breasts

Add some serious sweetness (along with a bit of tang) to your chicken with this dish! Pour pineapple chunks and juice, soy sauce, sugar, and seasonings into the Instant Pot. Arrange the chicken breasts on top before pressure cooking. Thicken the sauce and then serve the chicken with rice or noodles! 

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Pineapple Chicken Breasts

27. Chicken Cauliflower Rice Soup 

This creamy, cozy soup is sure to warm you up in no time at all! Cook aromatics and veggies in the Instant Pot and then add in chicken, cauliflower rice, coconut cream, broth, and seasonings. Pressure cook everything until tender and then shred the chicken before serving! 

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Chicken Cauliflower Rice Soup

28. Chicken and Noodles 

When you need a pick me up, whip up this dish for a super comforting meal! Melt the butter in the Instant Pot and then add in broth, cream of chicken soup, seasonings, garlic, and chicken. Pressure cook and then remove the chicken from the pot and add in the egg noodles. Cook until tender and then add shredded chicken back into the pot. 

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Chicken and Noodles

29. Japanese Chicken Curry 

This mild but delicious curry is so simple to make and is best served with rice! Begin by sauteing aromatics in the Instant Pot and then add in the chicken and veggies. Pour in water and the curry mix and then pressure cook the chicken. Stir in Worcestershire sauce and enjoy! 

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Japanese Chicken Curry

30. Chicken Pad Thai 

Yes, you can make pad thai in your Instant Pot and it will taste so good! Simply add the chicken and veggies to the pot and then pour in a homemade pad thai sauce that is creamy, tangy, spicy, and savory. Pressure cook this before adding in more veggies and cooked noodles. Toss everything together and serve! 

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Chicken Pad Thai

These recipes show you just how versatile chicken breasts can be, especially when an Instant Pot is involved. Now that you know everything that you can make, go ahead and give these recipes a try! 

By Kristy J. Norton
I'm Kristy – a chef and connoisseur of all things BBQ! You can find me either in my kitchen (or someone else's) or at a big outdoor barbecue surrounded by friends and family. In both my professional and personal life I’ve picked up more than a few tips and tricks for turning out delicious food. I consider it a privilege to share it with others!
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