Healthy doesn't have to mean boring. These healthy Instant Pot chicken recipes come together quickly for a fast and flavorful meal when you want it. Simply toss in some good-for-you ingredients that you likely already have on hand, add some chicken, and let your Instant Pot do the rest. With ideas like delicious ginger chicken congee and a simple moo shu chicken, there are no dull chicken dinners here.
Mediterranean Chicken and Wheat Berry Salad
Wheat berries alone typically take over an hour to cook until tender, but this entire pressure cooker chicken dinner comes together in less than one hour. Once cooked, this chicken salad can be chilled up to 24 hours before serving. A sprinkle of goat cheese adds just the right amount of indulgence to this healthy chicken dinner.
Pressure Cooker Ginger-Chicken Congee
Healthy chicken Instant Pot recipes don't always look this pretty, but a perfectly poached egg is the key to presentation for this easy chicken congee. Each serving is just 271 calories, which leaves plenty of room for fun toppings. Try adding diced avocado, sliced green onions, or even cilantro for some added freshness.
Pressure Cooker Ziti with Italian Chicken Sausage
Didn't expect to see pasta here on this list, right?! This pressure cooker healthy pasta is lightened up with chicken sausage, diced tomatoes, and loads of fresh veggies. Lower the sodium a bit by swapping for low-sodium chicken broth to make this healthy dish even healthier.
Pressure Cooker Moroccan Apricot Chicken
Heaps of spices and freshly chopped veggies give this hearty pressure cooker chicken stew its flavor. Anti-inflammatory turmeric mixes with antioxidant-rich ginger in a reduced sodium broth that seasons the chicken thighs beautifully in the pressure cooker. A generous helping of red pepper flakes gives this dish a kick, but you can add a dollop of Greek yogurt to cool things down.
Pressure Cooker Indian-Spiced Chicken
This Paleo pressure cooker recipe is simple and oh-so-delicious. Spice things up with curry powder and cayenne powder, before balancing the heat with unsweetened light coconut milk. A giant scoop of cauliflower rice is the perfect accompaniment to this healthy dish.
Pressure Cooker Chicken and Sausage Stew
We're not sure if it's the hearty chunks of chicken or the tender cannellini beans that we love most about this healthy Instant Pot chicken stew. Or maybe it's the smoked sausage? Either way, we love the textures and flavors in each bite. Stick with water as the base and opt for low-sodium chicken broth to keep this recipe as light as possible.
Pressure Cooker Moo Shu Chicken
This Chinese-inspired pressure cooker recipe not only takes less time than takeout, but also is healthier, too. Reduced-sodium soy sauce, skinless chicken thighs, and loads of fresh cabbage and carrots lighten up this takeout favorite. Serve it on warm tortillas or lettuce cups for a twist on taco night.
Asian-Style Chicken Sliders with Snow Pea Slaw
These party-ready sliders are loaded with a filling mix of veggies and chicken. Swap for low-sodium chicken broth to reduce the sodium content, but don't skimp on the sliced snow pea pods and shredded carrots that make up the delicious Asian-style slaw. Toasted buns take these Instant Pot chicken sliders to the next level.
Pressure Cooker Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
An electric pressure cooker makes quick work of this hands-off gumbo recipe. In just 45 minutes, you can have a rich chicken and sausage stew on the table. We like to use kielbasa sausage in this but feel free to substitute your favorite andouille or turkey sausage.
Pressure Cooker Honey-Orange Chicken with Zucchini
This healthy chicken recipe calls for flavor-boosters like orange, cilantro, garlic, and honey. Use them to create a light sauce for boneless chicken thighs, sliced zucchini, and onion. You can serve this on its own or over pasta, rice, or veggies.
Pressure Cooker Chicken Salsa Tortas
Serve these saucy sandwiches with Instant Pot shredded chicken. Simply toss in a couple of boneless, skinless chicken breasts, salsa, garlic, and oregano. Cook for 15 minutes, shred, and serve on crusty rolls with queso fresco, cilantro, and lettuce.
Pressure Cooker Chicken Cacciatore
This healthy Instant Pot chicken recipe calls for just 8 minutes of cook time. You'll be amazed at the tender and juicy mix of chicken thighs, mushrooms, stewed tomatoes, and sliced bell peppers. Serve this chicken dinner over hot noodles with crusty bread.
Fast or Slow White Chicken Chili
This Instant Pot chicken soup is loaded with white beans, corn, poblano chiles, and sour cream. Top your finished bowl with sliced avocado, radishes, roasted pumpkin seeds, and fresh cilantro.
Moroccan Chicken and Cauliflower Stew
Spices like cumin, ginger, cinnamon, cayenne, and garlic form the base of this healthy chicken recipe. Round out the stew with chicken thighs, cauliflower, chickpeas, dried apricots, and olives. Serve it over couscous with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
Chicken Shawarma
Yes, you can make juicy chicken shawarma in your Instant Pot! Simply rub boneless chicken thighs with a homemade ras el hanout spice blend and cook. Slice and serve on pita bread with pickled carrots.
Chicken Tinga
This chicken Instant Pot recipe calls for flavorful ingredients like chorizo sausage, chipotle peppers, and fire-roasted tomatoes. Serve the cooked chicken with tostada shells topped with refried beans, avocado, and crumbed queso fresco.
