This Instant Pot Chicken and Potatoes with Green Beans is a complete and comforting meal in minutes. It's loaded with flavor, comforting, and delicious. Try it for your next meal!
If you're craving more flavorful and delicious chicken recipes, then be sure to try making a Greek Chicken Salad, some Hibachi Chicken, or a Chicken and Broccoli Casserole.
Y’all! I may be late to the Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker 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's chicken, potatoes, and green beans. So delicious and worth giving a try.
Let's get started!
What Ingredients Are Needed For This Dinner Recipe?
- Chicken - Boneless skinless chicken breasts work best for this particular chicken recipe. Skinless chicken thighs or boneless chicken breasts could be used as a substitute.
- Potatoes - Any baby potatoes will work. I prefer to use red potatoes, Yukon gold potatoes, or a baby potatoes blend. If you prefer to use larger potatoes such as Russet potatoes, they will work as well just cut them into small 1-in cube pieces before adding to the pot. Sweet potatoes may also be used.
- Fresh Green Beans - Be sure to use fresh green beans that can be easily located in the produce section of the grocery store. They work the best and remain slightly firm while cooking under pressure. I do not recommend using canned green beans or frozen green beans for this recipe.
- Ranch Seasoning Mix - Seasons the chicken, potatoes, and green beans with a savory, herb, and slightly tangy flavor. Zesty Italian dressing mix can be used instead.
- Salt - Adds flavor to the chicken and prevents it from tasting bland and flat, may be adjusted according to your preference. Any salt that you prefer can be used including kosher salt.
- Ground Black Pepper - Gives the chicken breasts a peppery and slightly spicy flavor. Try using freshly cracked (ground) black pepper.
See the recipe card below for exact ingredient quantities and instructions.
How To Make Instant Pot Chicken and Potatoes
Begin the easy recipe by placing the trivet at the bottom of the electric pressure cooker and add a cup of water. Place the seasoned chicken at the bottom of the pressure cooker on one side.
Place the potatoes on the other side, opposite side of the chicken.
Top with the fresh green beans. The green beans may be placed in a steamer basket as well for easier removal. Just be sure to divide the ranch seasoning mix between the ingredients in the basket and the inner pot.
Evenly sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix on top of all of the ingredients in the inner pot.
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Put the top on the instant pot. Double check to make sure the quick release valve is set to sealing and not venting. Cook using the manual setting or pressure cook option. Press the Manual button or Pressure Cook button on the Instant Pot. Set the cooking time to five minutes. Allow the instant pot to naturally release for five minutes when the cook time is up.
*If your Instant Pot or pressure cooker has a low or high-pressure setting, use the high-pressure setting or manual high pressure option for this recipe.
Using the handles of the trivet or tongs, carefully remove and separate/serve the chicken, potatoes, and green beans. Serve warm and enjoy!
Before serving, top with a sprinkle of grated parmesan cheese or a squeeze of lemon juice or lime juice.
Tips to Make the Best Instant Pot Chicken Potatoes and Green Beans
- Place the trivet in the bottom of the pressure cooker before adding any ingredients
- May use any kind of potatoes. I’ve also cut 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 the boneless chicken breasts for boneless chicken thighs.
- This recipe could also be completed in a slow cooker using the same process. Just cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or high for 4 hours, depending on your slow cooker.
Recipe Variations
- Instead of using ranch seasoning mix, use Zesty Italian dressing mix in the same unit of measure.
- Try using sweet potatoes instead of regular potatoes.
- In addition to the ranch seasoning mix add some French onion soup mix as well for additional flavor.
- Instead of using a cup of water, try using chicken broth, chicken stock, or even bone broth.
- Season the chicken any way that you prefer. Add garlic powder, seasoning salt, and red pepper flakes instead.
- Chop up a small onion or green or yellow pepper and add it in with the potatoes.
Storage
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When ready to serve again simply heat in the oven at 300 degrees F. until warmed or reheat in the microwave for a quicker option.
Want More Chicken Recipes? Try These:
- Instant Pot Sun Dried Tomato Chicken and Potatoes
- Cast Iron Chicken Thighs with Potatoes and Carrots
- BBQ Chicken Sliders
- Cast Iron Chicken Breast
- Chicken Pot Pie
- Chicken and Broccoli Casserole
- Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Pasta
- Jerk Chicken Tacos
Have any comments, questions, or other delicious ways to enjoy this One-Pot Meal? Please share them in the comments below!
📖 Recipe
Instant Pot Chicken and Potatoes with Green Beans
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Equipment
- 1 Pressure Cooker (Instant Pot)
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 ½ pounds baby potatoes, cut into smaller pieces
- 12 ounces bag fresh green beans
- 1 1 oz. packet ranch seasoning mix (not the dip packet)
Instructions
- Begin the easy recipe by placing the trivet at the bottom of the electric pressure cooker and adding 1 cup of water. Season the 1 ½ pounds of chicken evenly with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper. Place the seasoned chicken at the bottom of the pressure cooker on one side.
- Place the 1 ½ pounds cut potatoes on the other side, opposite side of the chicken.
- Top with 12 ounces fresh green beans. The green beans may be placed in a steamer basket as well for easier removal. Just be sure to divide the ranch seasoning mix between the ingredients in the basket and the inner pot.
- Evenly sprinkle the 1 ounce packet ranch seasoning mix on top of all of the ingredients in the inner pot.
- Put the top on the instant pot. Double check to make sure the quick release valve is set to sealing and not venting. Cook using the manual setting or pressure cook option. Press the Manual button or Pressure Cook button on the Instant Pot. Set the cooking time to five minutes. Allow the instant pot to naturally release for five minutes when the cook time is up.
- *If your Instant Pot or pressure cooker has a low or high-pressure setting, use the high-pressure setting or manual high pressure option for this recipe.
- Using the handles of the trivet or tongs, carefully remove and separate/serve the chicken, potatoes, and green beans. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Place the trivet in the bottom of the pressure cooker before adding any ingredients
- May use any kind of potatoes. I’ve also cut 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 the boneless chicken breasts for boneless chicken thighs.
- This recipe could also be completed in a slow cooker using the same process. Just cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or high for 4 hours, depending on your slow cooker.
Original post date 09/27/2019. Updated 11/02/2023.
Vickie says
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!
LaKita says
Awesome! Glad that you enjoyed this meal and love your substitution of chicken thighs!
Sher Johnson says
It looks like a metal trivet that was used. I have a red silicone that has a handle. Can that be used?
LaKita says
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.
Earlene says
Just made it and the family went wild. No leftovers tonight!
LaKita says
So glad to hear that your family enjoyed it Earlene!!!
Heatherly Chenet says
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!
LaKita says
Thank you so much!! That seasoning blend sounds just as delicious for this recipe!
KIM ANN WARE says
Hi Lakita,
Is the chicken brown when done?
LaKita says
Hi Kim! The chicken will not brown in the pressure cooker, but it will be thoroughly cooked.
Anna Chapman says
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.
LaKita says
Glad to hear you enjoyed it Anna!
Ashley says
Can this recipe be made with frozen chicken breasts?
LaKita says
Hi Ashley, I have never tried it with frozen chicken breast.
Alicia Matheny says
Easy & family pleasing!
LaKita says
Thank you Alicia!!
Chris says
When pressing manual do you select low or high pressure?
LaKita says
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
Larissa says
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!
LaKita says
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!
DONNA GILBERT says
Do the green beans overcook?
LaKita says
Hi Donna! No, I haven't had that be a problem. I use fresh green beans only.
Sam says
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.
LaKita says
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.
Lisa Williams says
I just got my IP. What is the manual setting? I want to make sure I cook it right!
LaKita says
Hi Lisa! There should be a button on your Instant Pot that says Manual, use that one and adjust the time.
Debijo Conaway says
Mine is a Ninja Foodie. There isn’t a “manual” 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!!
LaKita says
Thank you so much for sharing the tips for using the Ninja Foodie! Hope everything turned out well and you enjoyed it.
Jennifer taylor says
Works great with Italian zesty or not zesty too!
LaKita says
Nice! I will have to try it with those instead next time. Thank you for sharing!
Aline says
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!
LaKita says
Yes! I cook everything in it!
Jazz says
I need to get on the Instant Pot wave. You make this look so easy!
LaKita says
Yes, it is so easy to use!
Aly says
Looks delicious. Probably something I can make for my family when the come into town. 🙂
LaKita says
Thank you Aly! Yes, hope you give it a try!
Angie says
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
LaKita says
Thank you! Glad that you enjoyed and it made dinner go a little faster!
Jessica says
I put my instant pot on high forn5 minutes and the chicken wasn't cooked all the way through! 🙁
LaKita says
Oh no, sorry to hear that Jessica. Be sure that chicken breast is used and the high-pressure setting is selected.
Susanne says
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.
LaKita says
Awesome, sounds delicious. Love the adjustments that you made!
Eden | Sweet Tea and Thyme says
A perfect family weeknight meal! Definitely using this for next week's meal plan, it's perfect for busy school nights.
LaKita says
Thank you! Perfect for busy school weeknights!
Katrina Adams says
I love this quick and easy recipe!!! I haven’t joined the Instant Pot team yet either!!
LaKita says
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.
SHANIKA says
Everything is better in an Instant Pot! This recipe looks and sounds so good! Perfect as a weeknight easy meal!
LaKita says
Thank you Shanika! Exactly!!
Karen says
Can you use frozen green beans instead of fresh?
LaKita says
I've never tried using frozen green beans in this recipe so I'm not sure how it would turn out, sorry.
Tamara J. says
I have been putting my instant pot to work lately! Adding this to a weeknight meal!
Tynia says
Instant Pot meal are a blessed miracle! 10 minutes to a full course meal, unbelievable! It looks delicious too!
LaKita says
Thank you! They really are! I can't believe I waited so long to join team Instant Pot!
Judith says
Can you use frozen bone i thighs
LaKita says
I have never tried it with frozen thighs.
LaKita says
You will love it! It's a complete meal!
Marta says
I love how simple and quickly this complete meal comes together!
LaKita says
Thank you! It is so quick and easy!