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How to Cook Chicken in an Instant Pot

Learn how to cook chicken in an Instant Pot for quick and easy meals! This one simple recipe covers instructions for chicken breast, thighs, wings, tenders, legs, and whole chicken, either fresh or frozen. Just check the time chart to see how long to cook each type of chicken in the pressure cooker!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Pressure Release
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 124 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • chicken breast, thighs, tenders, whole, legs, wings
  • 1 cup chicken broth or water
  • salt and pepper or preferred seasonings

Instructions

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  1. Place trivet inside the Instant Pot.
  2. Season chicken and place on the trivet, in a single layer.
  3. Pour water or broth into the pot, directly over the chicken.
  4. Seal cooker and set to HIGH pressure. Check time chart in notes for recommended cook time.
  5. When done, release the pressure valve and wait for pressure to release, then let the chicken rest another 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • How Long to Cook Instant Pot Chicken
  • Fresh
  • Chicken Breast (Boneless): 8 minutes
  • Chicken Breast (Bone-in): 10 minutes
  • Chicken Thighs (Boneless): 12 minutes
  • Chicken Thighs (Bone-in): 15 minutes
  • Chicken Legs (Quarters): 15 minutes
  • Chicken Drumsticks: 15 minutes
  • Chicken Wings: 10 minutes
  • Chicken Tenders: 6 minutes
  • Whole Chicken: 20 minutes
  • Frozen
  • Chicken Breast (Boneless): 12 minutes
  • Chicken Breast (Bone-in): 16 minutes
  • Chicken Thighs (Boneless): 15 minutes
  • Chicken Thighs (Bone-in): 20 minutes
  • Chicken Legs (Quarters): 20 minutes
  • Chicken Drumsticks: 20 minutes
  • Chicken Wings: 15 minutes
  • Chicken Tenders: 8 minutes
  • Whole Chicken: 25 minutes
  • Chicken Breast (Boneless): 8 minutes
  • Chicken Breast (Bone-in): 10 minutes
  • Chicken Thighs (Boneless): 12 minutes
  • Chicken Thighs (Bone-in): 15 minutes
  • Chicken Legs (Quarters): 15 minutes
  • Chicken Drumsticks: 15 minutes
  • Chicken Wings: 10 minutes
  • Chicken Tenders: 6 minutes
  • Whole Chicken: 20 minutes
  • Chicken Breast (Boneless): 12 minutes
  • Chicken Breast (Bone-in): 16 minutes
  • Chicken Thighs (Boneless): 15 minutes
  • Chicken Thighs (Bone-in): 20 minutes
  • Chicken Legs (Quarters): 20 minutes
  • Chicken Drumsticks: 20 minutes
  • Chicken Wings: 15 minutes
  • Chicken Tenders: 8 minutes
  • Whole Chicken: 25 minutes

Nutrition Information

Calories 124kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 43mg (14%) Sodium 474mg (20%) Potassium 124mg (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 79IU (2%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 11mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 124

% Daily Value*

Calories 124kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 43mg 14%
Sodium 474mg 20%
Potassium 124mg 3%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 79IU 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 11mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.