Description

This high-protein dinner combines tender chicken and mixed vegetables cooked in one pot under pressure. It delivers balanced nutrition and rich flavor in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into chunks

2 cups broccoli florets

1 cup sliced carrots

1 bell pepper diced

1 small onion chopped

2 cloves garlic minced

3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp dried Italian seasoning

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Set the Instant Pot to sauté and heat olive oil.

2. Add chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 2 minutes.

3. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

4. Add chicken, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning and sauté until lightly browned, about 3 minutes.

5. Pour in chicken broth and scrape the bottom to deglaze.

6. Add carrots and bell pepper and secure the lid.

7. Pressure cook on high for 4 minutes then perform a quick release.

8. Stir in broccoli florets, replace the lid, and let steam for 2–3 minutes using residual heat.

9. Garnish with parsley or lemon wedges and serve.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: dinner
Method: pressure cooking
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 320
Sugar: 4
Sodium: 450
Fat: 12
Saturated Fat: 2
Unsaturated Fat: 8
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 10
Fiber: 3
Protein: 35
Cholesterol: 85

Keywords: easy instant pot recipes, pressure cooker chicken, healthy weeknight dinner, quick healthy meals, 30-minute dinner