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    Instant Pot Chicken and Potatoes with Green Beans

    September 27, 2019 by LaKita 72 Comments

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    Instant Pot Chicken and Potatoes with Green Beans is a complete meal in minutes. It is loaded with flavor, comforting, and delicious. Try it for your next meal!

    white platter with chicken, potatoes, and green beans

    Y’all! I may be late to the Instant Pot team, but when I tell you I’m glad that I am here. I’m so glad I made the decision to purchase one and begin using it. It truly saves me so much time in the kitchen. 

    When it comes to cooking in the pressure cooker, I do not want to pull out anything else. No other pots or pans. Everything in the Instant Pot. All the ingredients! 

    This leads me to the recipe that I will be sharing with you today. It has become a new favorite and I have made it every week for the past month. It is chicken and potatoes with green beans. So delicious and worth giving a try. 

    What ingredients are needed for this dinner recipe?

    ingredients for instant pot chicken and potatoes with green beans

    1. Chicken 
    2. Potatoes
    3. Green beans
    4. Ranch seasoning mix
    5. Salt and ground black pepper

    How to make Instant Pot Chicken and Potatoes with Green Beans:

    Begin the recipe by placing the trivet at the bottom of the instant pot and adding water. 

    Place the seasoned chicken at the bottom of the pressure cooker on one side. 

    uncooked chicken breast at at the bottom of an instant pot

    Place the potatoes on the other side. 

    uncooked chicken and potatoes at the bottom of an instant pot

    Top with the green beans. 

    green beans on top of chicken and potatoes in an instant pot

    Sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix on top of everything in the instant pot. 

    ranch seasoning mix over chicken and potatoes with green beans in a pressure cooker

    Place the top on the instant pot. Making sure the steam release valve is set to sealing and not venting. Cook using the manual setting. Press the Manual button on the Instant Pot. Set the cook time for five minutes. Allow the instant pot to naturally release for five minutes when the time is up.

    *If your Instant Pot or pressure cooker has a low or high pressure setting, use the high pressure setting for this recipe. 

    cooked instant pot chicken and potatoes with green beans

    Using the handles of the trivet or tongs, carefully remove the chicken, potatoes, and green beans. Serve warm and store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days. 

    Tips for making the best instant pot chicken and potatoes with green beans:

    • Place the trivet in the bottom of the instant pot before adding any ingredients
    • May use any kind of potatoes. I’ve also chopped russet potatoes into small pieces and used them as well. 
    • Season the chicken with salt and pepper or a little of the ranch seasoning mix. 
    • May substitute chicken breast for chicken thighs. 
    • The same recipe can be completed in a slow cooker using the same process. Cook on low 6 to 8 hours or high 4 hours, depending on your slow cooker. 

    white plate with chicken potatoes and green beans

    Need more chicken dinner recipes? Try these: 

    • Roasted Chicken Thighs with Potatoes and Carrots 
    • BBQ Chicken Sliders 
    • Chicken Pot Pie 
    • Chicken and Broccoli Casserole 
    white platter with chicken, potatoes, and green beans

    Instant Pot Chicken and Potatoes with Green Beans

    LaKita Anderson
    Instant Pot Chicken and Potatoes with Green Beans is a complete meal in minutes. It is loaded with flavor, comforting, and delicious. Try it for your next meal!
    4.59 from 55 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 425 kcal

    Equipment

    • Pressure Cooker (Instant Pot)

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup water
    • 1 Β½ pounds chicken breast (or thighs)
    • 6 medium potatoes, chopped into small pieces
    • 12 ounce bag fresh green beans
    • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (not the dip packet)

    Instructions
     

    • Begin the recipe by placing the trivet at the bottom of the instant pot and adding 1 cup of water.
    • Season the raw chicken with salt and pepper. Place the seasoned chicken at the bottom of the pressure cooker on one side. 
    • Place the potatoes on the other side. Top with the green beans. 
    • Sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix on top of everything in the instant pot. 
    • Place the top on the instant pot. Making sure the steam release valve is set to sealing and not venting. Cook using the manual setting. Press the Manual button on the Instant Pot. Set the cook time for five minutes. Allow the instant pot to naturally release for five minutes when the time is up. 
    • *If your Instant Pot or pressure cooker has a low or high pressure setting, use the high pressure setting for this recipe. 
    • Using the handles of the trivet or tongs, carefully remove the chicken, potatoes, and green beans. Serve warm and store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days.

    Notes

    • Place the trivet in the bottom of the instant pot before adding any ingredients
    • May use any kind of potatoes. I’ve also chopped russet potatoes into small pieces and used them as well. 
    • Season the chicken with salt and pepper or a little of the ranch seasoning mix. 
    • May substitute chicken breast for chicken thighs. 
    • Same recipe can be completed in a slow cooker using the same process. Cook on low 6 to 8 hours or high 4 hours, depending on your slow cooker. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 425kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 46gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 109mgSodium: 759mgPotassium: 2128mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 638IUVitamin C: 49mgCalcium: 136mgIron: 12mg

    *All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods and portion sizes per household.

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    Comments

    1. Marta

      October 02, 2019 at 3:00 pm

      5 stars
      I love how simple and quickly this complete meal comes together!

      Reply
      • LaKita

        October 04, 2019 at 9:14 pm

        Thank you! It is so quick and easy!

        Reply
    2. Tamara J.

      October 03, 2019 at 1:23 pm

      5 stars
      I have been putting my instant pot to work lately! Adding this to a weeknight meal!

      Reply
      • Tynia

        October 04, 2019 at 9:40 am

        5 stars
        Instant Pot meal are a blessed miracle! 10 minutes to a full course meal, unbelievable! It looks delicious too!

        Reply
        • LaKita

          October 04, 2019 at 9:19 pm

          Thank you! They really are! I can't believe I waited so long to join team Instant Pot!

          Reply
          • Judith

            December 10, 2021 at 8:52 pm

            Can you use frozen bone i thighs

            Reply
            • LaKita

              December 13, 2021 at 3:24 pm

              I have never tried it with frozen thighs.

      • LaKita

        October 04, 2019 at 9:14 pm

        You will love it! It's a complete meal!

        Reply
    3. SHANIKA

      October 03, 2019 at 3:46 pm

      5 stars
      Everything is better in an Instant Pot! This recipe looks and sounds so good! Perfect as a weeknight easy meal!

      Reply
      • LaKita

        October 04, 2019 at 9:15 pm

        Thank you Shanika! Exactly!!

        Reply
    4. Katrina Adams

      October 04, 2019 at 9:02 am

      5 stars
      I love this quick and easy recipe!!! I haven’t joined the Instant Pot team yet either!!

      Reply
      • LaKita

        October 04, 2019 at 9:17 pm

        Thank you! You can also make it in a slow cooker. The same process just set 4 hours on high or 6 to 8 hours on low.

        Reply
    5. Eden | Sweet Tea and Thyme

      October 04, 2019 at 9:31 am

      A perfect family weeknight meal! Definitely using this for next week's meal plan, it's perfect for busy school nights.

      Reply
      • LaKita

        October 04, 2019 at 9:17 pm

        Thank you! Perfect for busy school weeknights!

        Reply
    6. Aly

      October 04, 2019 at 8:48 pm

      5 stars
      Looks delicious. Probably something I can make for my family when the come into town. πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • LaKita

        October 04, 2019 at 9:19 pm

        Thank you Aly! Yes, hope you give it a try!

        Reply
      • Angie

        July 02, 2020 at 1:35 pm

        I just bought my instant pot this is my 2nd meal my husband is so hungry after work and this makes it so eww easy and we love this recipe and tomorrow early dinner is going to be something with ground beef

        Reply
        • LaKita

          July 09, 2020 at 11:03 am

          Thank you! Glad that you enjoyed and it made dinner go a little faster!

          Reply
          • Jessica

            June 23, 2021 at 6:48 pm

            I put my instant pot on high forn5 minutes and the chicken wasn't cooked all the way through! πŸ™

            Reply
            • LaKita

              July 04, 2021 at 7:30 pm

              Oh no, sorry to hear that Jessica. Be sure that chicken breast is used and the high-pressure setting is selected.

      • Susanne

        May 08, 2021 at 9:10 pm

        5 stars
        Thanks for this! Just what I was looking for. I didn't have a lot of potatoes, so I threw in some carrots to balance it out, and it turned out great. I also used low sodium chicken broth in place of the water. I ended up making a gravy out of the broth left in the bottom, which now had the ranch seasoning in it. Absolutely delicious. I'll be making this often, I think.

        Reply
        • LaKita

          May 12, 2021 at 3:05 pm

          Awesome, sounds delicious. Love the adjustments that you made!

          Reply
    7. Jazz

      October 05, 2019 at 5:34 pm

      5 stars
      I need to get on the Instant Pot wave. You make this look so easy!

      Reply
      • LaKita

        October 06, 2019 at 4:21 pm

        Yes, it is so easy to use!

        Reply
    8. Aline

      October 06, 2019 at 2:50 pm

      5 stars
      This is awesome!! I love my IP, but didn't realize you could make this type of stuff in it. I just like it much better now lol I need to try this ASAP!

      Reply
      • LaKita

        October 06, 2019 at 4:21 pm

        Yes! I cook everything in it!

        Reply
    9. Jennifer taylor

      December 12, 2019 at 7:41 pm

      5 stars
      Works great with Italian zesty or not zesty too!

      Reply
      • LaKita

        December 13, 2019 at 3:14 pm

        Nice! I will have to try it with those instead next time. Thank you for sharing!

        Reply
    10. Lisa Williams

      January 03, 2020 at 4:04 pm

      I just got my IP. What is the manual setting? I want to make sure I cook it right!

      Reply
      • LaKita

        January 04, 2020 at 2:57 pm

        Hi Lisa! There should be a button on your Instant Pot that says Manual, use that one and adjust the time.

        Reply
        • Debijo Conaway

          August 21, 2021 at 4:40 pm

          Mine is a Ninja Foodie. There isn’t a β€œmanual” button. I just hit the power button … bottom right. Then I hit pressure and enter high or low. Then I hit the time button and scroll to the correct number. Then I hit start. I am in the middle of making this recipe fir the first time right now…CAN’T WAIT!!

          Reply
          • LaKita

            August 24, 2021 at 3:58 pm

            Thank you so much for sharing the tips for using the Ninja Foodie! Hope everything turned out well and you enjoyed it.

            Reply
    11. Sam

      January 06, 2020 at 6:57 pm

      3 stars
      What Temperature are we cooking this at? Is it steam as well for the instant pot? I cooked mine for 10 minutes, yet it came out undone, so I put it down again for another 20 minutes. Its just about done now, but I followed this recipe, and it is definitely taking longer than the time recommended for this recipe.

      Reply
      • LaKita

        January 07, 2020 at 11:35 am

        Hi Sam! I'm not sure what happened. I make this recipe weekly with no problem. I am using this Instant Pot https://amzn.to/2FrWmu7 and I press the Manual button and set the cook time (timer) for 5 minutes. I've never used the steam button for this recipe and I do not use any function that requires a set temperature for this recipe.

        Reply
    12. DONNA GILBERT

      January 10, 2020 at 12:43 pm

      Do the green beans overcook?

      Reply
      • LaKita

        January 10, 2020 at 2:09 pm

        Hi Donna! No, I haven't had that be a problem. I use fresh green beans only.

        Reply
    13. Chris

      January 10, 2020 at 10:11 pm

      5 stars
      When pressing manual do you select low or high pressure?

      Reply
      • LaKita

        January 12, 2020 at 9:26 am

        Hi Chris! On my Instant Pot it sets the pressure automatically, but I would select Normal pressure. For reference, this is the model that I use: https://amzn.to/36YjagQ

        Reply
        • Larissa

          February 24, 2020 at 11:53 am

          Hi LaKita, Chris,
          I haven’t tried this recipe yet, but my Instant Pot only has High or Low pressure settings as well, which you need to manually select. Chris, everything I have cooked so far (so, certainly everything with chicken, beef, etc) has required the High setting. Hope that helps!
          Cheers!

          Reply
          • LaKita

            February 25, 2020 at 10:33 am

            Thank you for sharing that Larissa! I know there are so many different pressure cookers out there so I will be sure to make note of the high pressure setting. Thanks again!

            Reply
    14. Alicia Matheny

      April 08, 2020 at 4:29 pm

      Easy & family pleasing!

      Reply
      • LaKita

        April 09, 2020 at 11:31 am

        Thank you Alicia!!

        Reply
    15. Ashley

      May 28, 2020 at 3:17 pm

      Can this recipe be made with frozen chicken breasts?

      Reply
      • LaKita

        June 02, 2020 at 10:33 pm

        Hi Ashley, I have never tried it with frozen chicken breast.

        Reply
    16. KIM ANN WARE

      June 11, 2020 at 1:41 pm

      Hi Lakita,
      Is the chicken brown when done?

      Reply
      • LaKita

        June 11, 2020 at 2:07 pm

        Hi Kim! The chicken will not brown in the pressure cooker, but it will be thoroughly cooked.

        Reply
        • Anna Chapman

          October 28, 2020 at 9:25 am

          Hi, I made a version of this last night. I seasoned the thighs well and used the sautee function to brown them on both sides before adding other ingredients and pressure cooking. They were beautiful. Adds flavor and color. Deglazed with a splash of wine then the water then added trivet, potatoes, etc.

          Reply
          • LaKita

            November 05, 2020 at 2:02 pm

            Glad to hear you enjoyed it Anna!

            Reply
    17. Heatherly Chenet

      July 01, 2020 at 5:08 pm

      5 stars
      I've made this recipe several times now and it's so easy that it's become my go-to recipe when I want a quick meal. I love that I can skip browning the chicken and still have a nice meal that looks and tastes great. I've even had great results using a blend of Italian seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper when I ran out of the premade ranch dressing mix (oops). Thanks for a great recipe!
      I just discovered your facebook page and saw the recipe for your berry crisp and now I can't wait to try it!

      Reply
      • LaKita

        July 09, 2020 at 11:04 am

        Thank you so much!! That seasoning blend sounds just as delicious for this recipe!

        Reply
    18. Earlene

      July 19, 2020 at 5:23 pm

      Just made it and the family went wild. No leftovers tonight!

      Reply
      • LaKita

        July 20, 2020 at 12:47 pm

        So glad to hear that your family enjoyed it Earlene!!!

        Reply
    19. Sher Johnson

      July 27, 2020 at 11:41 am

      It looks like a metal trivet that was used. I have a red silicone that has a handle. Can that be used?

      Reply
      • LaKita

        July 27, 2020 at 10:41 pm

        Hi Sher! I did use a metal trivet, but if you have a silicone one that works safely inside the pressure cooker, then it should work just fine.

        Reply
    20. Vickie

      August 04, 2020 at 2:03 am

      My second meal in my instant pot. I didn’t want to eat right away because I like to unwind after work. Made this, used chicken thighs and breasts. Whole new potatoes and fresh beans. Let it sit on warm for over an hour until I was ready to eat. It was amazing! Breasts were a little dry because of the length of time I let them sit. Thighs were juicy and cooked to perfection. This instant pot is going to take over my life I believe! Amazing meals in such a short time! Thanks for the recipe! Definitely a keeper!

      Reply
      • LaKita

        August 05, 2020 at 1:11 pm

        Awesome! Glad that you enjoyed this meal and love your substitution of chicken thighs!

        Reply
    21. Maria

      October 12, 2020 at 1:55 pm

      5 stars
      Love love love how easy and yummy this recipe is. I have made it with ranch and french onion soup mix. Thank you, Lakita!!

      Reply
      • LaKita

        October 15, 2020 at 12:33 pm

        Thank you Maria! Using french onion soup mix sounds delicious, will have to try it soon!

        Reply
    22. Margaret

      December 06, 2020 at 4:56 pm

      Can this be made just as well with drumsticks and thighs (skin on, bone in)? If so, would it be the same cook time? Thanks in advance!

      Reply
      • LaKita

        December 08, 2020 at 12:20 pm

        Hi Margaret! I have never tried making this recipe with drumsticks, but I have made it with boneless (skin on and skin off) chicken thighs with no problem. Hope this helps.

        Reply
    23. Alysha

      January 06, 2021 at 9:56 am

      Hi! I make this in the oven all the time, can't wait to try in the instantpot tonight! I use frozen green beans typically - do you think that's fine?

      Thanks in advance!

      Reply
      • LaKita

        January 08, 2021 at 9:03 am

        Hi Alysha! I have never tried it with frozen green beans, but it should work fine. Please let me know if you try it and it works out!

        Reply
    24. Lindsay

      February 09, 2021 at 1:28 am

      This recipe looks great! I'm planning to make it this week and was wondering about the potatoes. The recipe says 6 medium but it looks like new potatoes are used in the pictures. How many (or what weight) of new potatoes would you use?

      Reply
      • LaKita

        February 16, 2021 at 7:23 pm

        Hi Lindsay! I have tried it with all kinds of potatoes but if using the new potatoes, use 1 to 1.5 pounds. Hope this helps πŸ™‚

        Reply
    25. Teresa

      February 24, 2021 at 6:41 pm

      5 stars
      I love this! So easy and yummy. Some days I already have a main dish and just want the green beans and potatoes as a side, would the cook time be the same?

      Reply
      • LaKita

        February 25, 2021 at 11:44 am

        Hi Teresa! Yes, the cook time should be the same because the potatoes take the longest. Hope this helps.

        Reply
    26. Mardi

      October 19, 2021 at 6:01 pm

      I am using cubed chicken. If I use the trivet the chicken falls through. Can I use the steamer basket (It's solid on the sides and woven on the bottom) and get the same results in the same amount of time?

      Reply
      • LaKita

        October 20, 2021 at 10:53 am

        I haven't tried it but it should work with the steamer basket just fine.

        Reply
    27. Dot

      July 09, 2022 at 8:53 pm

      5 stars
      I tried this recipe today and it was perfect. I used chicken wings since I didn't have chicken breasts. I also used new potatoes and 2 bags of frozen green beans. I set pressure cooker for 6 minutes and did pressure release after 5 minutes and it was delicious. Thanks for and easy one pot meal.

      Reply
      • LaKita

        July 18, 2022 at 10:33 am

        Thank you so much Dot! Happy to hear about your adjustments to make the recipe work for you πŸ™‚

        Reply
    28. Claire

      August 30, 2022 at 1:07 pm

      5 stars
      Awesome meal and so quick! But my green beans didnt hold form and came out like they were nuked haha Everyone loved it regardless. Thank you!

      Reply
      • LaKita

        September 06, 2022 at 5:39 pm

        Thank you Clarie! I'm not sure what happened with the green beans, but happy to hear that you enjoyed the recipe πŸ™‚

        Reply

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