In the past several weeks we’ve enjoyed a series on how to cook meats and proteins for the freezer in the Instant Pot. We started with Turkey, followed by Beef and Beans. Last week we focused on Pork and this week we’ll wrap up our series with Instant Pot chicken recipes for the freezer.
Several of you have joined us for the facebook live posts as we’ve cooked each of these in the Instant Pot and talked about ways to serve each meat. Your comments and ideas have made this series even more fun to do together and hopefully, you have been inspired to prep meats and proteins for your own freezer.
If you don’t have an instant pot yet, I can’t tell you how much I love mine! You can get one here. And you might also find my top 10 Instant Pot accessories + 3 extras post to be helpful too.
You can find the tips from the rest of this series at the Cooking Meats and Proteins for the freezer in the Instant Pot page. And if you’re a visual learner, you can check out this quick video where we cook Instant Pot Chicken Recipes with a whole chicken, step by step.
And now, let’s make some Instant Pot Chicken Recipes!
Making a whole chicken is easy. Take it out of the packaging. There may be some parts in the cavity – heart, liver etc. These could be in a bag or loose. Either way, remove them from the cavity of the chicken.
Place the chicken in the Instant Pot or pressure cooker. Season with salt and pepper and add at least 2 cups of water to the pot. Set the cook time for 25-30 minutes.
When the cook time is finished, do a quick pressure release and the chicken is ready to use. I like to shred or chop the meat and store in freezer bags in the freezer so I’m a step ahead on Instant Pot Chicken Recipes. And the step that’s done is the biggest and most time-consuming for most of these recipes.
Need some Instant Pot Chicken Recipes to use up that delicious chicken? How about 44 of them to get your mouth watering!
Shredded Instant Pot Chicken Recipes for the Freezer
Brie Bacon and Chicken Stuffed Baked Potatoes are a quick and hearty option with creamy brie cheese, chicken and bacon.
My Green Chile Chicken Casserole is a mash-up combination of Chicken Casserole and Cream Cheese Chicken Enchiladas.
These BBQ Chicken Nachos are sure to please everyone around the table with their BBQ sauce, tortilla chips, and 15-minute prep.
This Chicken Salad with Chick Peas boasts a simple ingredient list and makes for a perfect lighter meal.
Brie Bacon and Chicken Stuffed Baked Potatoes are a quick and hearty option with creamy brie cheese, chicken and bacon.
My Green Chile Chicken Casserole is mash-up combination of Chicken Casserole and Cream Cheese Chicken Enchiladas.
These BBQ Chicken Nachos are sure to please everyone around the table with their BBQ sauce, tortilla chips and 15-minute prep.
When you combine a super food with a super quick and super tasty Instant Pot chicken recipe then you end up with Chicken Kale Tortellini Salad.
Chicken Cacciatore Sandwiches combine the flavor of Chicken Cacciatore and the convenience of a sandwich.
Buffalo Chicken Loaded Baked Potatoes can be prepped and stay warm in a slow cooker or Instant Pot, making them a perfect option for feeding a crowd.
Cordon Bleu Sandwiches bring the flavor profile of Chicken Cordon Bleu without the time involved for the traditional dish.
Chicken Enchiladas is one of my favorite Instant Pot chicken recipes when I want a fairly quick classic dinner.
Chili Chicken Egg Rolls are great anytime, but especially when you need a main course that can be held in your hand, like soccer practice, picnics, football season or fill-in-the-blank ball season. And don’t be intimidated by the rolling process, you’ll be a pro by the third one, and then you’ll be so glad you learned!
Homemade chicken and Dumplings are easy, tasty and the ultimate in comfort foods!
For a quick little Caribbean inspired sandwich that leaves plenty of time to enjoy the outdoors in the evening, you can’t go wrong with these Jerk Chicken Sandwiches.
Hawaiian BBQ Sandwiches are an easy twist on an old favorite.
Chicken Bacon Ranch Sandwiches are the best of chicken, bacon, ranch and slaw on a bun.
The cilantro and lime add a refreshing burst of flavor for these Cilantro Lime Chicken Sandwiches.
King Ranch Chicken Loaded Baked Potatoes are the equivalent of King Ranch Chicken Casserole in a baked potato, and oh my does this smell yummy when you walk in the house after a long day!
Chopped Chicken for the Freezer
Chipotle Ranch Chicken Pasta comes from Kate’s Recipe Box and is wonderful served hot or cold, making it a great picnic option.
And what’s not to love about a Skillet Chicken Jambalaya, especially when jasmine rice is involved!
Chipotle Burrito Bowls are a favorite Instant Pot Chicken Recipe at our house with some extra cilantro and guacamole. Yum!
Quesadillas are always a nice option and these Chicken Florentine Quesadillas are a nice break from the usual flavors without going so exotic that you can’t find the ingredients included.
This Chicken Fiesta Skillet makes a tasty one-dish Instant Pot chicken recipe meal served over tortillas or cornbread with some tortilla chips to the side.
Quick White Chicken Chicken Chili goes from frozen chicken to steaming chili on the table in under 30 minutes. Win-win!
Chipotle Chile Chicken Nachos are a 15-minute meal that you won’t want to turn your back on once you’ve set it on the table. It will disappear in a matter of minutes!
Love the idea of chicken casserole with a crumbly topping but can’t afford all the fat and calories in the usual recipe? Then this lightened version of Chicken Casserole is the answer to your dilemma.
Cheesy Chicken Casserole is the epitome of two simple words. Comfort. And food!
This Peach Chutney Chicken Salad is not your usual chicken salad when you add peach chutney, curry powder, and croissants.
When you’re craving Chinese, but your clock says no and your arteries can’t afford the deep-fried meat, try this Cheater Chinese Chicken
Once you make this quick Tomato Basil Chicken Soup, you’ll never want to go back to canned soup again. Ever!
For a healthy meal that will fill everyone up, try these Chicken and Vegetable Super Grain Bowls
This Cheesy Chicken Chili Mac will bring back some wonderful memories of childhood and simpler days for many people
Think chicken, cornbread dressing, a skillet and a quick delicious meal and you have this Chicken and Dressing Skillet
Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup is not just for sick days. It’s also for busy days when you don’t want to use canned soup but really want some comfort food.
Chili Chicken Egg Rolls are great anytime, but especially when you need a main course that can be held in your hand, like soccer practice, picnics, football season or fill-in-the-blank ball season. And don’t be intimidated by the rolling process, you’ll be a pro by the third one, and then you’ll be so glad you learned!
Chicken Florentine Pizza makes for a nice twist on an all-time favorite. Using a prepared crust cuts down on prep time and you can even grill them if you’re feeling adventurous!
Garlic Chicken Pizza is the ultimate in flavorful cheesy yumminess!
Chicken Shepherd’s pie is the perfect use for cooked chicken and leftover veggies, or fresh veggies if you prefer.
The cilantro and lime add a refreshing burst of flavor for these Cilantro Lime Chicken Sandwiches.
These Chicken Lettuce Wraps are based on my Spicy Garlic Chicken Pizza so you know they have to be good, right?!
When you don’t have time to make a chicken pot pie, these Creamy Chicken and Vegetable Topped Baked Potatoes are a great alternative.
Skillet meals are great for quick prep and less mess, and this Cajun Chicken Skillet adds a spicy cajun kick and pasta for a hearty one-dish Instant Pot chicken recipe.
This Skillet Chicken Curry is a tasty skillet meal with a delightful combination of curry and peach chutney.
As you can clearly see, there’s no shortage of ways to use cooked Instant Pot chicken recipes from the freezer! The sky’s the limit on feeding an entire family quickly and inexpensively when you take a few minutes to prep your meats and freeze them ahead of time.
Which of the recipes from the Cooking Meats and Proteins for the Freezer in the Instant Pot have been your favorites? We would all love to hear your favorite recipes and ideas in the comments below, especially your favorite Instant Pot chicken recipes. And thank you for joining us!
