I am loving my Instant Pot and use it almost everyday. One thing I love is that it can make a lot of different food in a matter of minutes! Just like this recipe with chicken and potatoes at the very same time!
School has started again and with all of our goals of eating healthy, sometimes it is hard to throw dinner together. I looked at my ingredients and thought I would try and make some Pesto chicken.
While I was at it, might as well through in some potatoes too! I am so glad I did! The pesto potatoes were my favorite part of the whole meal!
How to make Instant Pot Pesto Chicken and Potatoes:
Push the saute button on the Instant Pot. When the Instant Pot says “hot”, add the oil.
Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides. Place them in the Instant Pot and sear, about 3 minutes each side, until it releases easily from the pan.
Place them in the Instant Pot and sear, about 3 minutes each side, until it releases easily from the pan.
Add chicken broth and potatoes to Instant Pot.
Put the lid on, turn valve to sealing, and select Manual or Pressure Cook for 7 minutes. The Instant Pot will take about 10 minutes to build pressure and begin counting down.
Once the cook time is over, let the pressure release naturally for 8-10 minutes and then open the valve completely.
Once the cook time is over, let the pressure release naturally for 8-10 minutes and then open the valve completely.
Stir in pesto and Parmesan and stir carefully to coat both the chicken and potatoes.
HOW TO STORE THEM AND HOW LONG DO THEY LAST?
If you like to meal prep, then this Pesto Chicken and Potatoes are perfect for you. They last 4 to 5 days in the refrigerator in sealed container.
I wouldn’t suggest freezing them after they are cooked. They just don’t turn out the same. The potatoes will go a brownish color and will be pretty soggy.
HAVE LEFTOVER POTATOES?
You could USE YOUR POTATOES FOR:
Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes
Twice Baked Potato Casserole
Instant Pot Pesto Chicken and Potatoes Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 4 red potatoes, cut in half
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 Tablespoon basil pesto
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
Equipment
Instructions
- Push the saute button on the Instant Pot. When the Instant Pot says "hot", add the oil.
- Place the chicken breasts in the Instant Pot and sear, about 3 minutes each side, until it releases easily from the pan.
- Add chicken broth and potatoes to Instant Pot and sprinkle with salt (if desired)
- Put the lid on, turn valve to sealing, and select Manual or Pressure Cook for 7 minutes. The Instant Pot will take about 10 minutes to build pressure and begin counting down.
- Once the cook time is done, let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes and then open the valve to venting
- Stir in pesto and Parmesan and stir to coat. Serve with a side salad.
Nutrition
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If I’m doubling the recipe for an 8- quart instant pot, does the cook time increase or not?
I have an 8 qt and use the same time.
This was the first recipe I made in my Instant Pot and now gets made at least once a week. My husband is a super picky eater and he requests it every time I ask him for dinner suggestions!
Hi Kate. You made our whole day with your sweet comment. We hope you are loving your Instant Pot. We’ll be posting more Instant Pot recipes!
Could you make this in the crock pot?
You could adapt this recipe to the slow cooker.
Do you remove the liquid before adding the pesto?
You can drain out any liquid that is left in the pot.