Description

This recipe delivers tender chicken and vibrant vegetables cooked together in an Instant Pot for a balanced, homey meal ready in minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, it combines simplicity, nutrition, and flavor in one pot.

Ingredients

Scale

1½ to 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts

1 tbsp olive oil

3 garlic cloves minced

1 medium yellow onion diced

3 carrots sliced

3–4 small red potatoes cubed

1½ cups green beans trimmed

1 cup low-sodium chicken broth

1 tsp dried Italian herbs

salt and black pepper to taste

1 tbsp lemon juice

fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. Select Sauté mode on the Instant Pot and heat olive oil for 30 seconds.

2. Sear chicken breasts 2–3 minutes per side until lightly golden, then remove and set aside.

3. Add onion and garlic, cook 1 minute until fragrant, then deglaze with a splash of chicken broth, scraping up browned bits.

4. Return chicken to pot and surround with carrots, potatoes, and green beans. Sprinkle herbs, salt, and pepper, then pour remaining broth over.

5. Secure lid and set to Manual High Pressure for 8 minutes. After cooking, allow a 5-minute natural release, then quick-release remaining pressure.

6. Stir in lemon juice, garnish with parsley, adjust seasoning, and serve over rice or with bread.

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

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving

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