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Instant Pot Chicken and Potatoes

Savory Instant Pot Chicken and Potatoes in Just 40 Minutes

This Instant Pot Chicken and Potatoes recipe brings together tender chicken and creamy potatoes with zesty ranch seasoning, perfect for a quick family dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Potatoes
  • 2 pounds baby red or gold potatoes
For the Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons dry ranch seasoning
For the Finishing Touches
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup grated parmesan cheese

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Method
 

How to Make Instant Pot Chicken and Potatoes
  1. In a large bowl, combine the chicken breasts and baby potatoes with olive oil. Season generously with salt and pepper, ensuring every piece is coated. Then, add garlic powder, thyme, basil, oregano, and 2 tablespoons of Ranch seasoning, mixing well to distribute evenly.
  2. Pour the chicken broth into the Instant Pot. Carefully nestle the seasoned chicken in the broth, followed by the potatoes on top. Lock the lid in place and turn the vent to sealed.
  3. Set your Instant Pot to 'pressure cook' for 10-15 minutes. Watch as the magic happens, transforming your ingredients into a fragrant meal!
  4. Once the cooking time is up, do a 'quick release' by turning the vent to venting. Wait for the float valve to drop, then remove the lid and revel in the savory aroma.
  5. Carefully drain the Instant Pot or use a slotted spoon to transfer the chicken and potatoes onto a large platter.
  6. Sprinkle the dish with the remaining Ranch seasoning and grated parmesan cheese. For a fresh touch, garnish with chopped thyme or parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 1000mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Expert tips include ensuring even tossing of chicken and potatoes, checking thickness of chicken, using quality broth, avoiding overcrowding, and letting it rest after cooking.

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