Cooked to tender loving perfection, this crazy easy Instant Pot Italian Chicken requires just 2 ingredients and 5 minutes prep! The result is tender, juicy chicken that comes packed with a massive yum factor!
This week go ahead and make dinner the EASY way when you toss just 2 ingredients in your instant pot… then wait for your magically delicious chicken to appear!
Kimberly writes: "Italian chicken never tasted so good!"
At my home, we have this italian chicken instant pot recipe on repeat. It’s so yummy paired with some BBQ Baked Beans and homemade Skillet Cornbread.
And with a chicken dinner this good I know you’ll be hitting the repeat button, too!
So go ahead and do yourself a favor when you skip right past complicated… and make these fall apart yummy chicken thighs for dinner!
Then, be sure to give this 3-ingredient Instant Pot Pulled BBQ Chicken, 3-Ingredient Orange Chicken Instant Pot recipe, and 3-ingredient Instant Pot Shredded Buffalo Chicken a try, too!
Easy Family Chicken Dinner Recipes like these are just the thing to conquer your busy schedule!
Now, here’s how to make the world’s easiest italian chicken thighs instant pot recipe…
Why Is My Instant Pot Chicken Rubbery?
Your chicken is most likely rubbery if it is not completely cooked. To avoid rubbery chicken, simply follow my instructions for this recipe below!
How Long Does It Take To Cook Chicken In The Instant Pot?
For this instant pot chicken with italian dressing that I am sharing with you today, you’ll need to cook your chicken for a full 15 minutes to ensure it is fully cooked.
This cook time is in addition to the time required for the instant pot to reach pressure before cooking begins.
How Much Water Do You Put In A Pressure Cooker For Chicken?
A pressure cooker does require a certain amount of liquid to work correctly. However, water by itself can make your chicken bland and tasteless.
So for this instant pot italian dressing chicken, I’ve skipped the water and used an entire bottle of Italian Dressing instead. The rich Italian Dressing infuses your chicken with amazing flavor the whole time it’s cooking in your pressure cooker.
Ingredients
You’ll need just 2 simple ingredients to make the BEST instant pot italian chicken thighs ever!
- Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs – I like to use chicken thighs for this recipe, as they are extra tender and juicy.
- Italian Salad Dressing – Your favorite brand.
Like most of my easy High Protein Instant Pot Recipes, you’ll also need an Instant Pot 6 quart Pressure Cooker to get the job done.
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You won’t believe how EASY it is to make this scrumptious instant pot italian chicken at home!
Here’s what you’ll do to prepare these tasty chicken thighs…
1. Add half your dressing to the instant Pot.
3. Then add the chicken to Instant Pot and pour the remaining dressing over the chicken.
4. Set your Instant Pot to cook per the instructions in the recipe card below.
5. Then… don’t miss my tip for what to do before removing the lid!
6. When done, remove the chicken and serve right away. Or… if you prefer your chicken shredded, use my method for the Best Way to Shred Chicken!
See… I told you this instant pot italian chicken was going to be EASY!!
Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.
What To Serve With Your Italian Chicken
Create the ultimate cozy chicken dinner when you also make some of my crazy Easy Vegetable Recipes.
To start, you can’t go wrong with a side of this Party Potatoes Recipe or some Buttery Mashed Potatoes topped with heavenly homemade Chicken Gravy.
Then, finish off your dinner with some lovely Oven Roasted Cauliflower and a green salad topped with this delicious Honey Balsamic Dressing.
Reviews
Here’s what your frugal friends are saying about this easy instant pot italian chicken recipe…
One reader writes: “Easy and delicious! Perfect!”
M. writes: “Yummy!! And so easy too!!”
Tomika writes: “The chicken thighs were tender and the flavor was amazing!”
Jeff writes: “Really good. Everyone liked it.”
Dianne writes: “I tried this and it was very good. Easy to make”
Ryan writes: “The flavor is so yummy”
Pat writes: “Perfect for weeknight dinner!”
D. writes: “Italian dressing adds such flavor!”
Kimberly writes: “Italian chicken never tasted so good! Served with twice baked potatoes!”
Jen writes: “Tried it, can’t go wrong with Olive Garden dressing”
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Instant Pot Italian Chicken
Instructions
- Pour half of Italian Dressing into bottom of Instant Pot.
- Add Chicken Thighs to Instant Pot and pour remaining Italian Dressing over chicken.
- Select “Meat/Stew” setting, select “High Pressure,” and change cooking time to 15 minutes.
- Preheat will start 10 seconds after settings are selected.
- Once Chicken Thighs are done, Quick Release pressure before removing lid.
- Allow to cool for 5 minutes with lid off. Serve as whole thighs or shred with 2 forks!
Notes
- Additional Time To Reach Pressure: In addition to cook time, it will take approx. 15 minutes to initially reach pressure before cook time begins.
- Crock Pot Pressure Cooker Instructions: If using a Crock Pot Pressure Cooker, select the “Beans/Chili” setting to manually override cook time and pressure settings.
- FAQ’s: For answers to Frequently Asked Questions or tips for common substitutions and variations, please refer to the detailed information above this recipe card.
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Im excited to try this recipe. I’m new to the Instapot and this is my first meal cooking in it. Question is – does the length of time go up the more chicken you cook? Thank you Michelle
Hi Michelle, no the cook time would not change as long as you use small to medium sized chicken thighs.
However, the time it takes for the Instant Pot to reach pressure would increase. The more that you put in the pot, the longer it takes to build up and reach pressure.
The cook time is impacted by the size of meat you are cooking. So if you chose to use super large chicken thighs, or even chicken breasts, you would need to increase the cook time accordingly.
I hope this helps ~ Heidi
Can I use chicken breast?
Hi Felicia ~ you can, but the prep and cooking times will be different. Here is a recipe where I used chicken breasts… you can follow the instructions, and just swap out the sauce with this Italian sauce. Hope that helps! 🙂
https://thefrugalgirls.com/2019/05/instant-pot-orange-chicken-recipe.html
Will I have to cut my chickens in cubes.? I expected to shred it after ..??
Hi Elise ~ If using chicken breasts, you’ll want to cut into cubes first. If using thighs, you can cook whole and then shred when it’s done. Hope that helps!
I always made this in the oven and would marinate overnight but it was never as flavorful as this. I just got my instant pot for Christmas and this is definitely one of my favorites I been unsure about how much moisture needed to cook things so I have been trying all sorts of recipes
Thanks so much for the feedback, Grace… I’m so glad to hear this recipe has become one of your favorites! 🙂
If i use stir fry chicken breasts thin cut how long should i cook in instant pot. That is chicken i have in fridge.
Hi Faith ~ since I can’t really see the size of your pieces, it’s hard to provide an exact cook time. You can check the instructions on this other post for using 1″ cubed pieces… hope that helps!
https://thefrugalgirls.com/2019/05/instant-pot-orange-chicken-recipe.html
That does my pieces are are 1/2 inch wide and four to five inches long. There are 14 of them. Think still use the other recipe at 6 minutes?
This was delicious. Thanks! How can you keep the vent from spewing chicken juice everywhere when you release the pressure? It gets the whole lid covered
Hi Chase ~ so glad you liked it! Venting can get messy, so I like to do what I call a ‘graduated’ pressure release. I just tap gently to release the pressure, and then a few seconds later tap gently again, and continue the process until all of the pressure has been released. Sometimes I cover it up with a little rag to catch the splatters, too. Hope that helps!
Thank you for these super easy recipes! I purchased my first instant pot this evening. I thought I’d start with Italian chicken. It was super easy!!! And tasty too! I also got the stuff for goulash too! That’s my next adventure. I hope it’s as good as the first round!!
I love the ease of the recipes! It makes using a new ‘toy’ less daunting! Thank you thank you!
Aww ~ thanks so much for the sweet comment, Jen! I’m so glad to hear that you’re already enjoying the Easy Instant Pot Recipes! 🙂 Have fun cooking up your Goulash, too!