Any ranch lovers out there? This Ranch chicken and potatoes is a recipe you don’t want to miss! I always love red-skinned potatoes but mix them with ranch, now that is dangerous!
After we’ve had this easy dinner idea I always make a mental note to double it for leftovers because my family gobbles this right up! Yes, even my pickiest eater.
I would even dare to say this is the best Instant Pot chicken pot recipe I have had!
BUT that shouldn’t stop you from trying other Instant Pot recipes like our Instant Pot Bone-in Ribs recipe, Instant Pot Breakfast Hash, and our Instant Pot Cheesy Penne Pasta recipe. They are all so good. When I say I use my Instant Pot every day, it’s not an exaggeration.
Ingredients needed for Instant Pot Parmesan Ranch Chicken and Potatoes:
One of the best Instant Pot Chicken Breast Recipes ever!
- Boneless skinless chicken breast
- Baby red potatoes
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Ground black pepper
- Garlic Powder
- Dried thyme
- Dried basil
- Dried oregano
- Ranch dressing mix (just the dry mix – don’t prepare the dressing)
- Chicken broth
- Parmesan cheese
- Butter
The best part about this recipe is that it’s made with common pantry staples (to see our full list of pantry staples, click here).
Also, I am not sure if you’re like me and love to make a meal from scratch as much as possible, but if you are, this is a great homemade chicken broth recipe from Taste of Home! It could make the best instant pot chicken recipe even greater.
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Kitchen tools needed for Instant Pot chicken and potatoes:
- Instant Pot (THIS is one of my favorite models)
- Two small mixing bowls (THIS set is great for meal prep!)
- Large mixing bowl/serving platter
How to make instant pot Parmesan ranch chicken:
Start by adding the chicken and quartered baby red potatoes into the Instant Pot and drizzle them with the olive oil and toss the chicken and potatoes until they are coated with the olive oil.
Then, in a small bowl, mix together the salt, ground black pepper, garlic powder, thyme, basil, oregano, and two tablespoons of the ranch dressing mix.
PRO TIP: Get yourself the bulk container of ranch dressing mix from Costco since you will probably make this often. 😉
Now, sprinkle the seasonings mixture over top of the chicken and redskin potatoes, then toss them together to make sure they all are seasoned well.
After everything is well seasoned, pour in the chicken broth trying to avoid directly pouring it onto the chicken to keep as much of the seasoning on the chicken and potatoes as possible.
Once everything is in the Instant Pot, place the lid on and turn the knob to the “SEALING” position. Then, press the “MANUAL” or “PRESSURE” button and set the timer to 13 minutes.
Pro tip: Remember that it will take 10-15 minutes for the Instant Pot to come to pressure, so be sure to plan accordingly!
When the timer runs out, you’ll need to do a quick release by turning the knob to the “VENTING” position to release the pressure.
The pin will drop once all the pressure is out, then you will know its safe to remove the lid.
Next, remove the chicken and potatoes from the Instant Pot and put them into a large bowl and set them aside.
In a small bowl, mix together the remaining ranch dressing, Parmesan cheese, and the melted butter until everything is well incorporated. Drizzle this mixture over the chicken.
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Instant Pot Parmesan Ranch Chicken and Potatoes Recipe
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds chicken breast
- 3 pounds red potatoes, quartered
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¾ teaspoon ground black pepper, (more or less to taste)
- 1½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 ounce dry ranch dressing mix, 1 packet, divided
- 15 ounces chicken broth, 1 can
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup butter, melted
Equipment
Instructions
- Add chicken and potatoes to Instant Pot and drizzle with olive oil. Toss chicken and potatoes until they are coated with oil.
- In a small bowl, mix together salt, pepper, garlic powder, thyme, basil, oregano, and half of the dry ranch dressing mix. Sprinkle seasonings over chicken and potatoes, then toss gently to coat.
- Pour chicken broth into the Instant Pot (try to pour it to the sides of the chicken and potatoes so that you don't rinse off the seasonings).
- Place the lid on top of the Instant Pot and set the valve on top to sealing. Press the "MANUAL" button and set the timer for 13 minutes.
- Remember that it will take 10-15 minutes for the Instant Pot to come to pressure, so be sure to plan accordingly!
- When the Instant Pot is finished cooking, do a "quick release" of the pressure. Remove the chicken and potatoes to a large bowl or serving platter.
- In another small bowl, mix together remaining ranch dressing mix, Parmesan cheese, and melted butter. Drizzle butter/seasoning mix over the chicken and serve.
Nutrition
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Will this work with frozen chicken if I cook it longer?
wondering the same thing!
Frozen chicken should work too.
Would it still be good with russet potatoes instead of red?
But how long do I cook it if the chicken is frozen?
My Instant Pot does not have a “Manual” setting. Is “Pressure Cook” the same thing? I can set the timer for 16 minutes.
Yes, Manual or pressure cook is the same thing.
I would add about 3 extra minutes.
Sure, use whatever potatoes you have on hand!
Can I substitute thighs for the chicken breast? Would I need to cook it longer?
Are you cutting the chicken and potatoes before putting them in the pot? Or after?
The potatoes are quartered and we laid the chicken breasts in whole. But if your chicken breasts are really big, you can cut them in half.
Thank you for the great recipes you share.
I made this last night. It was easy and tasty! I only had small gold potatoes so that’s what I used, and I left the potatoes whole.
This recipe was delicious and SO EASY!! It was a hit in my house!
Is this really 3200+ calories per serving? When I put this into my recipe app it brought over that information but I don’t see it here. Just want to correct my app. LOVE your recipes!
There is no way this could be 3200 calories per serving. Must be an error.
Love this recipe, its fantastic! This was my first time using a instant pot too. When you get to the part where its done and you have to move to large bowl or platter…Should you remove the chicken and potatoes with a spoon? There was a ton of liquid left and I was just thinking pour out. So I separated the liquid and then put it in the large bowl. This will definitely be a go to recipe!
could you use chicken tenders?
could you use chicken tenders?
Ok is it the time you say is 16 mins is that 16 plus the extra 10 mins???
Cook time is 16 minutes. But before the 16 minutes begins counting down it will need to come to pressure. That can take about 10 minutes.
This recipe is awesome! This was a delicious meal, enjoyed by all. This is something we will make over and over and enjoy every bite! Thank you!!!!!
We are so glad you like it Alison! Have a great weekend!!
I am assuming that 1/4 cup olive oil is a typo??
This was an amazing dinner!
Super quick and extra tasty! I will definitely make again.
I used frozen chicken and set the timer for about 21 minutes and everything came out perfectly!
Or you could dissolve a tablespoon of corn starch in small amount of cold water and stir it into the pot liquid after removing the chicken and potatoes. Bring to a boil on Saute until it thickens into a nice gravy. Ymmm!
Such an easy dinner as the ingredients are all kitchen staples, and the chicken is fabulous. There is a lot of liquid in the pot once you remove the potatoes and chicken, so I put the instant pot on sauté and added a corn starch/cold water slurry and let the liquid thicken. That turned out to be a nice addition to the Parmesan topping.
I’ll definitely be making this dish again. Thank you for a great recipe!
Can you make this in a crockpot? I dont have a pressure cooker. It looks so good I want to try
One of my favorite recipes from your site. It was easy and my family loved it.
Hi Beca. We are so glad that you liked the Instant Pot Parmesan Ranch Chicken and Potatoes. It’s one of our faves too!
Do you put the trivet down before you put the potatoes and chicken in?
We did not use the trivet for this recipe.
Loved this! Easy, quick and flavorful!
How could I adjust it for a crock pot?
This recipe has a tag of dairy free. Parmesan and butter are not dairy free.
Delicious meal! I am an Instant Pot novice. This was the first non-soup recipe I have tried with my IP. I substituted thighs because that’s what my family prefers. It turned out great. And, boy, was it easy to make. This is definitely going into our meal rotation. Thank you for sharing!
Thanks Ann! We are so glad you like it and loving your Instant Pot!
3lbs of potatoes? Do you cut them up at all. Recipe does not specify
This is the very first recipe that I have made in my new Instant Pot! We are about 9 minutes away, and have not blown up yet!!! Thank you for your recipes and YouTube videos
If I use bulk dressing, how much is added to the butter mixture?
About 2 Tablespoons.
We are so glad that you are trying your new Instant Pot. We have so many more recipes on our youtube videos.
Yes, They are quartered.
Made this tonight,it was great!! I cut the chicken before cooking to just help out at the end,lol. Will definitely be making again!!
Can you halve this recipe or only use 1 lb of chicken? Would it change cooking times?
You can easily cut this recipe in half. Cooking time should stay about the same. Just be sure you have plenty of liquid.
My husband and I LOVED this recipe. So easy and tasty. Can it be made with chicken thighs? If so, cook time?
Cook time is the same.
I’m doing a food train. I’d like to be able for them to just reheat them. any suggestions on using the oven instead of the instapot?
Is the two Tbs a typo? one package of ranch dressing mix doesn’t add up to that, let alone enough to have some left to make the butter/seasoning mix. I had about 1 and 1/3 Tbs out of a one oz package of ranch dressing mix.
I’m confused. The recipe says1 ounce of ranch dressing mix divided (which is about 2 tbs), but then it says to use 2 tbs in coating chicken and potatoes in pot. So, is the recipe for 2 1-ounce packages, totaling 4 tablespoons? Or does it only total 2 tablespoons for the recipe?
We have updated the recipe. Just split the ranch seasoning mix.
You could bake these pork chops instead of putting them in the Instant Pot.
Does this freeze well?
The chicken freezes well. But after the potatoes are cooked and then frozen and thawed again, they are good but not as good as when you eat them the first time.
I love thsrecipe I make for my family aleast it’s my husband favorite there is a lot of liquid but tonight I’m going to try the gravy idea👍
* this recipe
I would like to try this but without the potatoes and just cook the chicken. Any idea on timing of the chicken?
You could cook it for about the same amount of time. Maybe a minute or two less time.
I loved this and so did the family, however 16 minutes seems way to long to cook considering i only cook thighs and potatoes for 9mins and pork chops for 4 or 5mins. Anyway i used pork loin cut to breast sizes cause that’s what i had and added some half small onions from my garden with potatoes and cooked at hp for 5mins. It was crazy good and will definently be one of my go to’s.
A great recipe. I used 4 large chicken breasts slightly frozen and cut in half, 4 large white potatoes cut. 2.5 cups broth and seasoning. All in an 8 quart instant pot for 18 minutes turned out great. Thanks for sharing!!
Big hit with my husband. Very tasty
I’ve made this meal 2x’s now and I can’t say I love it. 1 star for the flavor but I’m not a fan otherwise… It turned out overcooked both times after cooking for 13 minutes, the portions are really wacky if you don’t make it exactly as pictured which the recipe itself doesn’t clarify, and the potatoes turn out waterlogged and tasteless come the end…
I have fixed this several times. I love that I don’t have to buy a million ingredients, and the flavor is fantastic.
Loved it! This is the first thing I’ve made in my IP since it just arrived today. Idk what these ppl did that hated it or it came out wrong, but I followed the recipe and ALL instructions (which are very clear) and it came out perfect! My chicken was still frozen so I added 3 mins to cook time and they are amazing and done and delicious. All the steps are clear and there to follow! If you don’t see them, maybe scroll up or down and read everything before you start or before leaving a mean comment. Both the meat and potatoes are well seasoned and I added a little cornstarch (pre mixed w cold water until smooth) then added to remaining juice and made gravy. Will make again. Thanks!
So exciting that you got your Instant Pot! We are glad you loved the Parmesan Ranch chicken and potatoes!
How would this re ipe change without the potatoes?
Cook time is the same. Just omit the potatoes. You may not need as much olive oil since you won’t be coating the potatoes.
The butter, seasoning, Parmesan only goes on chicken after or the potatoes as well. Making currently 🤞
New to my Instant Pot! Could you add a veggie in or would it get too mushy? Thinking cabbage or carrots?
Welcome to pressure cooking (it is the BEST!). You could try adding in an additional veggie, but you’re right – it may get slightly mushy. If you do add one, make sure you cut it thicker chunks – the smaller it is, the quicker it will cook!