Instant Pot chicken and potatoes can be cooked together at the same time and both come out perfectly tender and flavorful! One pot meal success for everyone. Show
Have you tried cooking Instant Pot chicken and potatoes together yet? It’s great when you can make your protein and side dish at the same time. Talk about a quick dinner idea. Just one of our easy Instant Pot recipes here on The Typical Mom. Love cooking your side dish with the main meal all together in a one pot meal? Me too! Let’s start with a few basic tips:
For reference, this is the pressure cooker I have and use for all recipe creations. Yes you can use medium size breasts or chicken thighs but the latter are my favorite by far. Cheaper, more tender and packed with tons of flavor goes the dark meat I say. Honestly, whatever is on sale goes into my cart. OR if I have a package in the fridge that needs to be used then that’s the winner winner chicken dinner. Here are a few questions you might have in mind before you get started on this: Are chicken thighs bad for you?This is what some people think, so they veer away from them. However, both the thighs and breasts are a great source of lean protein. They do differ in the amount of calories, fat and saturated fat. What temp should chicken thighs be?The safe internal temperature for cooked chicken is 165°F. An instant read thermometer is best inserting into the thickest part of the thigh. Make sure when you do so, do not touch the bone. How do you make chicken soft and tender?Steaming it this way creates incredibly moist bites every single time. Also, dark meat isn’t as dry as breasts can be so I’d opt for those. When it comes to potatoes I tend to like red the best. A bit firmer than russets and with a bit more flavor, I have those on hand most often. What are the different ways to cook chicken?Of course you can bake or pan fry it. Using your smoker or barbecue are great too, but they do tend to make it drier than the pressure cooker. To make things easier, I choose boneless and skinless but those are a bit more expensive. If you’re looking for the most inexpensive chicken, get bone-in with the skin on. Instant Pot chicken thighs and potatoesHere’s what we used, the seasoned chicken can be adjusted according to your liking of course. Just use what you have on hand to make things easier.
If you use bone in it may take an additional 1-2 minutes cook time. Here’s where we begin with this Instant Pot chicken recipe. Cheap recipes my family loves is what our site is all about. I’m sure you’re the same way if you’re reading this right now. 😉 I used to use my slow cooker all the time until a few years ago when I got this “magical multi cooker pot”. Now when I totally forget to prep what I need in the morning, I can throw it all in and out comes a home cooked meal in no time.
Another tip is to wait at least 5 minutes after you remove the chicken before you slice it. How do you keep chicken breast moist when cooking?Rubbing the chicken with a little olive oil before seasoning is helpful. This goes with just about any piece really. It will not only maintain more of the moisture, but also keeps salts and herbs stuck on to the outside. Chicken and potatoes recipeTime needed: 16 minutes. Instant Pot Chicken and Potatoes
This is the end result. If you follow this timing they will both be nice, tender and full of flavor. Make sure your meat pieces aren’t too thick because you want everything to cook evenly. How long are leftover potatoes good for?Properly stored in airtight containers, cooked potatoes will last for 3 to 5 days in your refrigerator. Of course the sooner the better as far as the texture of them goes. Is it safe to reheat potatoes in the microwave?As long as they’re refrigerated as soon as they’ve cooled, and not left on the countertop longer than 1 hour you can. To moisten, add a bit of butter or olive oil on top.
Now before we jump to recipe and get started, make sure to bookmark our site because we add new Instant Pot recipes each week! Instant Pot Chicken and PotatoesInstant Pot chicken and potatoes can be cooked together at the same time and both come out perfectly tender and flavorful! One pot meal success for everyone. Course Entree, Main Course Cuisine American Keyword chicken, instant pot, potatoes, pressure cooker Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 8 minutes Servings 6 Calories 573kcal
Nutrition Facts Instant Pot Chicken and Potatoes Amount Per Serving (3 oz) Calories 573 Calories from Fat 315 % Daily Value* Fat 35g54% Saturated Fat 8g50% Cholesterol 148mg49% Sodium 651mg28% Potassium 1336mg38% Carbohydrates 37g12% Fiber 4g17% Sugar 4g4% Protein 29g58% Vitamin A 297IU6% Vitamin C 22mg27% Calcium 39mg4% Iron 3mg17% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Can you cook raw chicken and potatoes at the same time?Is it safe to cook chicken and potatoes together? Absolutely! It's perfectly safe to cook chicken and potatoes together, as long as they are all well cooked.
How long does raw chicken take in the Instant Pot?Pressure cook on high for 8-10 minutes for fresh chicken breast, and 10-12 minutes for frozen chicken (depending on the thickness of the breasts). Cook time stays the same no matter how much chicken you add to the pot; the pot will just take longer to come to pressure.
Can you overcook chicken in Instant Pot?It is very easy to overcook chicken breast in pressure cooker, as we cannot check the temperature and level of doneness during the cooking process. Once upon a time, I overcooked a chicken breast in pressure cooker so badly that it registered at over 200°F on my food thermometer.
How long does it take to cook 1 pound of chicken in an Instant Pot?How Long To Cook Chicken Breast In The Instant Pot?. |