Description
Enjoy a comforting and easy Instant Pot Homestyle Chicken and Vegetables meal that is perfect for a quick dinner. This recipe combines tender chicken and colorful mixed vegetables for a healthy, delicious dish. Ideal for Instant Pot Dinner For 2, it’s one of the best Instapot Ideas For Dinner and an Easy Pressure Cooker Chicken recipe to try.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Chicken Breast or Thighs
- 4 Cups Mixed Vegetables Carrots Potatoes Green Beans
- 1 Onion Chopped
- 3 Cloves Garlic Minced
- 1 Cup Low-Sodium Chicken Broth
- 2 tsp Dried Thyme
- 1 tsp Paprika
- Salt and Pepper to Taste
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
Instructions
- Cut chicken into even-sized 1-2 inch pieces.
- Turn Instant Pot to sauté mode and heat olive oil.
- Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add chicken pieces and cook until slightly browned.
- Stir in dried thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add mixed vegetables and pour in chicken broth.
- Cancel sauté mode, close the lid, and seal the Instant Pot.
- Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
- Allow natural pressure release for 5 minutes, then quick release remaining pressure.
- Open lid carefully, stir the dish, adjust seasoning if needed, and serve hot.
Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality chicken for the best flavor
- Try adding mushrooms or broccoli towards the end for extra nutrients
- Adjust seasoning to taste before pressure cooking
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pressure Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: One Normal Portion
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g