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Juicy Instant Pot balsamic chicken thigh slice being cut with a knife and fork alongside roasted potatoes and carrots.

Easy Instant Pot Balsamic Chicken Dinner

Instant Pot Balsamic Chicken is a comforting one-pot meal featuring juicy chicken thighs, tender baby potatoes, and sweet carrots Pressure cooked in a rich balsamic sauce. The combination of savory seasonings and the sweet-tangy flavor of balsamic vinegar creates a delicious dinner with minimal effort. With everything cooked together in the Instant Pot, this hearty meal is perfect for busy weeknights when you want something satisfying without spending hours in the kitchen.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
pressure cook 6 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Course Dinner, main course
Cuisine American, Italian-Inspired
Servings 4
Calories 786 kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients
 
 

Chicken

  • 2 lb chicken thighs 8 pieces
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Sauce

  • 2 tbsp ghee
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic chopped
  • ½ cup chicken broth

Vegetables

  • 1 lb baby potatoes quartered
  • 1 lb carrots cut into pieces
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper

Garnish

  • 1 tbsp Fresh parsley

Instructions
 

  • Season the chicken thighs with salt, paprika, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and black pepper.
  • Turn on sauté mode and heat olive oil. Cook the chicken for 5 to 6 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  • Add ghee, balsamic vinegar, and chopped garlic. Cook for 1 minute.
  • Pour in chicken broth and deglaze the pot. Simmer for 1 minute.
  • Mix potatoes and carrots with olive oil, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  • Add the vegetables to the Instant Pot and place the chicken on top.
  • Close the lid and pressure cook on High Pressure for 6 minutes.
  • Perform a quick release.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.

Notes

  1. Deglaze the pot well to avoid the burn notice.
  2. Chicken thighs provide the best flavor and tenderness.
  3. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 786kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 41gFat: 53gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 23gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 242mgSodium: 1538mgPotassium: 1386mgFiber: 7gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 19474IUVitamin C: 31mgCalcium: 99mgIron: 4mg
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