Instant Pot No Fuss Chicken–chicken, carrots and potatoes in a savory gravy. An easy one pot dump and go meal!
Instant Pot No Fuss Chicken
This is a simple meal with just a handful of ingredients but it is so homey and delicious! You’re going to love the savory gravy. I ladled a generous amount over the chicken, potatoes and carrots and enjoyed every bite.
Ingredients/Substitution Ideas
- Chicken broth–or water and Better than Bouillon
- Onion
- Bone-in chicken breasts–skin removed
- Garlic salt
- Pepper
- Campbell’s French Onion Soup
- Red potatoes–or another type of potato
- Baby carrots–or peeled carrots cut into large chunks
- Cornstarch
The Basic Steps
- Add chicken broth, onion, chicken, garlic salt, pepper and French onion soup into the pot.
- Place a tall trivet* into the pot. Place a pot-in-pot dish* on top of the trivet. Add the potatoes and carrots into the dish.
- Pressure cook.
- Thicken the gravy.
- Remove chicken off the bone and stir into the gravy.
- Serve the chicken and gravy with the carrots and potatoes.
Notes/Tips
- Can I use another cut of chicken? I liked using bone-in chicken breasts (sometimes labeled split chicken breasts) for this recipe because they stay moist and tender and are a healthier white meat. You can also use boneless skinless chicken thighs instead (I would use 2 pounds and trim off the excess fat). If you use boneless skinless chicken breasts they won’t be as tender but they will still work.
- Why use the pot-in-pot method for the carrots and potatoes? I like keeping the potatoes and carrots separate from the chicken because they don’t get too mushy and overcooked.
- Can I make this without the carrots and potatoes? Yes. Just leave them out and keep the rest of the recipe the same.
- This recipe can be gluten free if you use a gluten free french onion soup.
- We served this as a one pot meal but you can add some cornbread and roasted brussels sprouts to the dinner table if you’d like.
- I used my 6 quart Instant Pot*. You can also make this in an 8 quart pot.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container* in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Other recipes you can make with red potatoes are Instant Pot Lemon Herbed Chicken And Red Potatoes and Instant Pot 5-Ingredient Potato Casserole.
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Instant Pot No Fuss Chicken
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes (plus 10 minute NPR)
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
Chicken, carrots and potatoes in a savory gravy. An easy one pot dump and go meal!
Ingredients
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 2 bone-in chicken breasts, skin removed
- Garlic salt
- Pepper
- 1 (10.5 oz) can Campbells French Onion Soup
- 1 pound red potatoes, quartered
- 2 cups baby carrots
- 2 Tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Add chicken broth and onion into the Instant Pot. Place the chicken into the pot and sprinkle with garlic salt and pepper. Pour the soup over the top of the chicken.
- Place a tall trivet* into the pot. Place a pot-in-pot dish* on top of the trivet. Add the potatoes and carrots into the dish.
- Cover Instant Pot and secure the lid. Make sure valve is set to sealing. Set the manual/pressure cook button to 10 minutes for fresh chicken or 12 minutes for frozen chicken. When time is up let pot sit for 10 minutes and then move valve to venting. Remove the lid.
- Remove the pan with the potatoes and carrots and set aside. Use tongs to place the chicken on a cutting board.
- In a small bowl stir together cornstarch and 3 Tbsp of water until smooth. Turn Instant Pot to saute setting. Stir the cornstarch mixture into the juices in the Instant Pot. It will thicken quickly into a gravy. Turn off the pot.
- Use a fork and a knife to remove the chicken off of the bone. Stir the chicken into the pot. Serve the chicken and gravy with the carrots and potatoes.
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Instant Pot
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I was wondering if you could add a photo of your recipes in your emails? Lots of times I just delete and not open it the email if the title doesn’t peak my interest. I know it is only less than a minute to open look and decide if I am interested but when you get 200 plus emails a day sometimes it doesn’t seem worth the effort. Thanks for listening.
Oh, yeah, Cindy, maybe Karen will come to your house and cook her recipes for you? How long does it really take to click open an email? Lazy, much?! And yes, I too, get over 200 daily emails but that’s because it’s part of my profession. I gladly will take any part of my day & night to open 365days/Karen’s email recipes.
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Why aren’t the recipes included with crock pot instructions? The preparations are different I presume.
Some of the recipes have a crockpot version and some do not. Unfortunately not every recipe works well in the crockpot.
the recipe asks for thinly sliced onions. but in the directions it does not say anything on what to do with the onions.
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It’s in step one, “Add chicken broth and onion into the Instant Pot. “
Thx u I must of missed it lol
I made this recipe last night for the first time and it was wonderful! So tasty, and the gravy hit the spot! It’s just the two of us so we have leftovers for another meal – looking forward to having them.
Karen, I wonder if there is another vegetable that could be used in this recipe? I think this recipe is one I would make often and may want to change out the carrots for something else now and then.
Thank you. Because of your recipes, I use my Instant Pot much more than I ever thought I would!
Karen
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another root vegetable like parsnips would work…Another vegetable that isn’t as hearty could be stirred in later like steamed broccoli
Thank you, Karen. This is really a great meal!
You’re welcome!
Fabulous one pot meal! I did use boneless skinless chicken thighs and a pkg of dry onion soup mixed with 2 cups of water. I cooked in my IP as directed!
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So glad you liked it!! Thanks for the 5 stars 🙂
Can I use boneless chicken breast? will it affect the cooking time?
If you use boneless skinless chicken breasts they won’t be as tender but they will still work. Use the same cooking time
Have you tried making this with dried onion soup mix instead of the canned soup?
I haven’t but I bet you could…just make sure to add in some water with it
Suzanne, I wondered the same thing. Thanks for asking. I too am wondering if there are any changes if using chicken thighs which we prefer.
You can also use boneless skinless chicken thighs instead (I would use 2 pounds and trim off the excess fat).
No change in cooking time?
I’d keep it the same 🙂