Suitable for gluten free diets. Post includes Weight Watchers points. I imagine vacationing in Greece and eating something just like this delicious chicken and potatoes dish. While sitting on a beautiful balcony overlooking the vibrant blue Mediterranean sea of course. Another reason this is the best Instant Pot chicken and potatoes recipe is that you cook the chicken and potatoes in the Instant Pot at the same time. Yeap, one pot is all that’s needed to whip up this complete meal. #winningatdinner Related Link : Easy Greek Seasoning.
Why You’ll Love It
Easy and fuss-free. This easy to make one-pot meal means less to wash up, which is always a good thing. Affordable. make with just a few everyday pantry ingredients, this is a budget-friendly family dinner. Tasty and comforting. This ultimate comfort food meal turns out perfectly cooked chicken that is moist and tender, and the potatoes are fluffy and firm yet soft. Feeds a Crowd. This is an ideal recipe to double up when you’re entertaining or to use for weekly meal prep.
Tools You Need
What Ingredients Are Needed For This Recipe?
olive oilground allspice (pimento)smoked paprikalarge chicken thighs (bone in and skin on)chicken brothgarlic puréelemonhoneynew potatoesfresh oregano
Ready to learn just how easy it is to make chicken and potatoes instant pot style? Then gather up those ingredients and I will show you….. This post contains affiliate links. For more information, check out my disclosure. Here are some of the items you will need to make this recipe.
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How To Make The Best Instant Pot Chicken and Potatoes
In a bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of the olive oil with salt, smoked paprika, and allspice. Add in chicken thighs and coat well.Heat the other 1 tablespoon of oil in the Instant Pot insert using the sauté mode, then add the chicken thighs and brown on both sides, for about 6 mins total.Switch off the Instant Pot and remove any excess oil.Pour in the chicken stock and deglaze the Instant Pot insert.Add in the rest of the ingredients, place on the lid, lock it, and set the valve to the sealing position.Set the Instant Pot to manual pressure on high pressure for 8 mins.When done, allow for a 5-minute natural pressure release. Then perform a quick pressure release to remove any remaining pressure. Serve and enjoy!
How To Make Gravy For Instant Pot Chicken and Potatoes
Want to make gravy to go with your delicious lemon chicken and potatoes? It’s soooooo easy! Just follow these 3 steps:
Remove all the ingredients (except the cooking liquid) from the Instant Pot and then set it to sauté mode.Make a paste of 1 tablespoon each of cornstarch and water, and add that to the Instant Pot insert.Cook on sauté mode until it thickens, stirring occasionally to prevent it from burning.
Recipe Tips
You need to use new potatoes for this recipe. Cut them in half, but if they happen to be really small you can use them whole.Browning the chicken is not a requirement, but it does add a nice depth of flavor (not to mention lovely color) to the dish.Chicken thighs work best, as chicken breast might end up drying out during the time it takes to cook the potatoes.It is important to always check the temperature of your chicken with a meat thermometer. Your Instant Pot chicken thighs have cooked fully through and are safe to eat when they have reached an internal temperature of 165 F/ 75 C.
Meal Prep and Prep Ahead
Instant Pot Chicken and Potatoes is ideal for meal prep and prepping ahead. Prep Ahead – Cook this a few days in advance and then reheat when needed. Store – Store your chicken and potatoes in an airtight container inside the fridge for up to 4 days. Freeze – Follow the handy tips below on how to freeze this.
Transfer the cooked chicken and potatoes into these convenient Ziploc freezer bags.Squeeze out all the extra air and seal the bags.Label the bags and then lay them flat in the freezer.Store in the freezer for up to three months.To make reheating easier, freeze in the right portion sizes that you need for the future.
Instant Pot Chicken And Potatoes Recipe Variations
Swap out the seasonings – use Greek Seasoning, Tuscan Seasoning, rosemary, thyme, basil, lavender, Herbes de Provence, fennel seeds, Za’atar.Change the protein – you can use bone-in chicken breast or turkey thighs instead.Vary the citrus – for a different flavor profile, use oranges or limes along with, or instead of, the lemons.
FAQs
Can I Use Frozen Chicken?
Yes, you can make Instant Pot thighs chicken and potatoes using frozen chicken. You will need to increase the total cooking time by approximately 20 minutes. I do recommend that you slightly thaw the chicken in the microwave first to get the oil and seasoning coating to adhere to the meat, if possible.
Can I Make This Recipe In A Slow Cooker?
If you don’t have a pressure cooker, you can make this chicken and potatoes Instant Pot recipe using your slow cooker instead. Here’s how:
Mix together olive oil, salt, smoked paprika, and allspice. Coat the chicken thighs with the mixture, then add to the slow cooker along with the rest of the ingredients. Cook on high for 3 – 4 hours.
Serving Suggestions
Air Fryer Green Beans.Creamy Pea Salad.Instant Pot Iced Tea.
Weight Watchers Points
When made using boneless and skinless chicken thighs, there are just 3 Blue Plan SmartPoints in a serving.
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