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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 simmered 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.
Print Recipe
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

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients
  

Chicken

  • 8 chicken thighs 2 pounds/900 g
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Sauce

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

Vegetables

  • 1 pound baby potatoes quartered
  • 1 pound carrots cut into pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Garnish

  • 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.
Keyword Instant Pot Balsamic Chicken, Instant Pot Chicken Thighs, One-Pot Chicken Dinner