Instant Pot Chicken and Potatoes
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 pounds baby red or gold potatoes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- or to taste1 ½ teaspoons salt
- or to taste½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons dry Ranch seasoning
divided
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
Directions
- 1
In a large bowl toss chicken and potatoes in the olive oil, then season with salt and pepper. Stir together garlic powder, thyme, basil, oregano, and 2 tablespoons of the Ranch seasoning. Sprinkle over the chicken and potatoes, tossing to distribute the ingredients as evenly as possible.
- 2
Add chicken broth to the instant pot/pressure cooker, then place chicken in the broth, and top with the potatoes. Place the lid on in the locked position and turn the vent to the sealed position. Set pressure cooker to "pressure cook" for 10-15 minutes. (see note)
- 3
Once the cook time is finished, do a "quick release" by turning the vent to the venting position. Once float valve has dropped, remove the lid. Drain the pressure cooker or use a slotted spoon to transfer chicken and potatoes to a large platter.
- 4
Sprinkle with Ranch seasoning and parmesan cheese and garnish with chopped thyme or parsley if desired before serving.
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About this Recipe
Craving a comforting, flavorful meal that practically makes itself? This Instant Pot Chicken and Potatoes recipe delivers succulent, ranch-seasoned chicken breast and tender parmesan potatoes, all ready in about 30 minutes for a weeknight win.
Why This Recipe Works
What makes this the best Instant Pot Chicken and Potatoes recipe is its ingenious simplicity combined with big flavor. The pressure cooker ensures your boneless, skinless chicken breasts remain incredibly juicy, while the baby red or gold potatoes soak up all the delicious herbs and savory ranch seasoning. It’s a complete meal cooked in one pot, making cleanup a breeze and dinner effortless.
What to Expect
You can expect a deeply satisfying dish where every bite offers a medley of savory and herbaceous notes. The chicken, infused with a blend of garlic powder, thyme, basil, oregano, and the distinctive tang of ranch seasoning, is wonderfully tender. The potatoes emerge perfectly cooked, coated in that same flavorful mix, and finished with a delicate layer of grated parmesan cheese for an extra layer of richness. It’s a hearty, balanced meal that’s both comforting and incredibly tasty.
Customization & Variations
This recipe is wonderfully adaptable to your pantry. If you don't have baby red potatoes, feel free to use baby gold potatoes; they will cook similarly. For a different herb profile, you could slightly adjust the amounts of dried thyme, basil, and oregano to suit your preference, perhaps leaning more heavily on one if it's a favorite. While the dry Ranch seasoning is key to this dish's signature flavor, you could experiment with other dry seasoning blends if you're looking to change things up.
Serving & Context
This Instant Pot Chicken and Potatoes dish is perfect for a busy weeknight family dinner or a relaxed weekend meal. Serve it straight from the Instant Pot for minimal fuss, perhaps alongside a simple green salad to add some fresh crunch.